Red Monkey Flower
Mimulus Puniceus
Overview
The Red Monkey Flower (Mimulus puniceus) is a vibrant perennial native to California's wet habitats. It showcases fiery-red blooms with funnel-like corollas, up to 2 inches long. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soils. Ideal for water features, this plant typically reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet wide, adding a striking color splash and attracting hummingbirds to the landscape. Hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type Perennial, Shrub
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial, Shrub
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
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