Monkeyflower, Mimulus, fiesta 4 inch

Description

This low-growing shrub features glossy green leaves and produces abundant 2-inch trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of amber-red with golden edges. The blooms appear from spring through fall, and year-round in coastal areas. Its compact form and striking coloration make it a standout in native, rock, or pollinator gardens.​

Growth Habit:
Grows 12–18 inches tall and spreads 18–24 inches wide, forming a neat, mounding shape.​

Watering Instructions:
Once established, it is drought-tolerant. However, occasional summer watering can enhance bloom and foliage quality, particularly in hotter inland areas

Soil Needs:
Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy or rocky types. Tolerates clay soils if not compacted.​

Sun Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. In hotter inland areas, some afternoon shade is beneficial.​

Indoor or Outdoor Tips:
Best suited for outdoor cultivation in gardens, borders, or containers. Not typically grown indoors.​

Perennial or Annual:
Perennial in USDA zones 9–11.​

Additional Tips:

• Deadhead spent blooms and lightly prune in fall or winter to maintain shape and prevent woodiness.

• Deer-resistant and attracts a variety of pollinators.

• Historically used by indigenous peoples to make a minty tea for sore throats and digestive issues.