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Red Monkey Flower

Mimulus Puniceus

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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
Red Monkey Flower (Mimulus Puniceus) — Mimulus puniceus grows best in full sun to partial shade conditions and prefers well-draining soils

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Scrophulariaceae

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Mimulus Puniceus
Mimulus Puniceus
Mimulus Puniceus

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