bush monkey flower
Also known as: orange bush monkey flower; orange monkey flower
M. aurantiacus is a bushy evergreen shrub to 1.5m in height, with narrow-oblong leaves on very sticky stems. Flowers trumpet-shaped, to 3cm in length, salmon-orange, yellow or orange-red, borne in the upper leaf axils in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- bush monkey flower (Mimulus aurantiacus)
- Genus
- Mimulus
- Family
- Phrymaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bush monkey flower
Distribution map
Western USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bush monkey flower
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bush monkey flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow outdoors in humus-rich, moist soil. Grow under glass in a loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun and good ventilation. Often short-lived
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
powdery mildews may be a problem
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails outdoors
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