Orange Monkey Flower

Mimulus 'Orange'

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Overview

The Mimulus 'Orange', commonly known as Orange Monkey Flower, is a vibrant perennial boasting bright orange blooms with a unique monkey-face appearance. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It reaches 1-2 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet. Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, it's ideal for water-wise gardens, borders, and containers.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10

Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — commonly known as Orange Monkey Flower

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae

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Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — or even as a fresh addition to water-wise landscaping schemes; is a vibrant perennial boasting bright orange blooms

Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — orange flowers in the garden; thrives across USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 10

Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — perennial with orange blooms; this species is adaptable

Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — perennial for full or half; or even as a fresh addition to water-wise landscaping schemes

Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — commonly known as Orange Monkey Flower; it reaches 1-2 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet, image 53

Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — is a vibrant perennial boasting bright orange blooms with a unique monkey-face appearance; the Orange, image 54

Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil, image 55

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