{"product_id":"mimulus-pats-best","title":"Orange Monkey Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePat's Best Monkey Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMimulus Pat's Best\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cstrong\u003e4\" plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to be transplanted into your favorite sunny garden spot or rock garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibrant Orange Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Features classic \"monkey face\" flowers that bring warm, late-season color to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Native Roots:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally well-adapted to local environments and low-water conditions once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, providing a vital late-season food source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvergreen Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintains its sticky green foliage throughout the year, providing consistent garden texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Simply prune periodically to maintain a shapely and productive plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47858532516054,"sku":"2M1P8B55","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/mimulus-pats-best_41bf324f-0814-43e1-8fc1-dff9caf06725.png?v=1771549500","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/mimulus-pats-best","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}