Orange Monkey Flower

Pat's Best Monkey Flower (Mimulus Pat's Best) is a charming and resilient evergreen shrub native to California. Often classified as a "Sticky Monkey Flower," this variety features unique, resinous green foliage with an oblong shape that offers a distinctive texture to the landscape. It is highly prized for its cheerful, trumpet-shaped orange blooms that appear in abundance from late summer through autumn.

This variety is a versatile performer, thriving in both full sun and partial shade. Its mounded, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for a naturalistic border or as a vibrant accent in a cottage-style garden. Because it is a California native relative, it is well-adapted to local climates and shows significant resilience once established. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, ready to be transplanted into your favorite sunny garden spot or rock garden.

Why you’ll love it:

• Vibrant Orange Blooms: Features classic "monkey face" flowers that bring warm, late-season color to the garden.
• California Native Roots: Exceptionally well-adapted to local environments and low-water conditions once settled.
• Pollinator Magnet: Highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, providing a vital late-season food source.
• Evergreen Structure: Maintains its sticky green foliage throughout the year, providing consistent garden texture.
• Low Maintenance: Simply prune periodically to maintain a shapely and productive plant.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun or light shade and prefers moderate to moist watering in well-drained soil. While it can handle boggy conditions, it is also surprisingly tolerant of drier spots once the root system is established. For the best display, place it in a location where its cascading, trumpet-like flowers can be easily enjoyed. Pat's Best Monkey Flower is the ultimate choice for the gardener seeking professional-grade native beauty in a convenient 4" size.