{"product_id":"mimulus-aurantiacus-jelly-bean-betabel","title":"Jelly Bean Betabel Sticky Monkeyflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eJelly Bean Betabel Sticky Monkeyflower (\u003cem\u003eMimulus aurantiacus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jelly Bean Betabel') is a jewel-toned California native shrublet that enchants with rich, warm coral-red trumpet flowers brushed with golden-orange — a vivid, candy-bright color combination that earns its playful Jelly Bean name with complete conviction. Compact, well-branched stems carry a continuous flush of these nectar-rich blooms above sticky, dark green lance-shaped foliage from spring through summer, delivering a long season of hummingbird-attracting color in a tidier, more garden-friendly package than the sprawling native species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown from Professional Grade root systems, Jelly Bean Betabel is an outstanding performer in California native, Mediterranean, and water-wise garden designs. Its compact habit suits it perfectly for mixed borders, raised beds, container arrangements, and coastal garden plantings where its vivid color and hummingbird magnetism can be appreciated up close. Like all Mimulus aurantiacus selections, it demands excellent drainage and a dry summer regime once established — conditions that replicate its native coastal scrub and chaparral habitat and unlock its full ornamental potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Coral-Red and Gold Trumpet Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely colored coral-red flowers warmed with golden-orange tones deliver jewel-bright, candy-vivid color from spring through summer — a rare and eye-catching palette in the California native plant world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Hummingbird Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich tubular flowers are irresistible to Anna's hummingbirds and other hummingbird species, providing a critical food source during the spring and early summer foraging season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Garden-Friendly Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Jelly Bean series offers a tidier, more compact form than the sprawling native species — well-suited for mixed borders, raised beds, and patio containers where a neat, manageable presence is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Drought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives on minimal summer irrigation once established, faithfully replicating its native coastal scrub habitat requirements — an essential plant for water-wise and drought-resilient California garden designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Native Habitat Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Anna's hummingbirds, native bees, and beneficial insects while contributing to regionally appropriate, ecologically meaningful garden ecosystems throughout California and the Pacific Coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to light part shade in fast-draining, low-to-moderate fertility soil. Excellent drainage is absolutely essential — Mimulus aurantiacus will not tolerate clay soils or summer moisture and is highly susceptible to root rot in wet conditions. Water sparingly to establish during the first season, then transition to a dry summer regime consistent with California native growing requirements. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 8–11; native to coastal and foothill California. Mature height: 18–30 inches; spread: 18–24 inches. Blooms spring through summer. Trim back by one-third after the main bloom flush to encourage a tidy habit and a fresh second wave of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324807950550,"sku":"2MIMJBB4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/MIMULUS_aurantiacus_Jelly_Bean_Betabel.png?v=1780616784","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/mimulus-aurantiacus-jelly-bean-betabel","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}