Mimulus aurantiacus 'Point Molate'

Scientific Name: Diplacus aurantiacus 'Point Molate'

Also Known As

Point Molate Bush Monkey Flower
Point Molate Bush Monkeyflower
Point Molate Sticky Monkey Flower

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-11

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Mimulus aurantiacus 'Point Molate' plant details

Mimulus aurantiacus 'Point Molate' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mimulus aurantiacus 'Point Molate'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mimulus aurantiacus 'Point Molate'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bush Monkeyflower is a shrubby perennial & quite drought tolerant, thus quite unlike the small & water-loving Mimulus. To 3-4’ tall, the flower color is quite variable but usually burnt orange. I found this nice form growing in the hills above Point Molate. It has done well in my garden in full sun but appreciates some shade away from the coast. No water is necessary when established, although it can get a bit toasted looking in the Fall. It will green up again in Winter. If you can’t stand the Summer-dormant look, water it carefully & sparingly. If it gets lanky, you can cut it back (even to the ground) without damage. Hummingbirds love it & deer do not. A fine & colorful addition to the drought tolerant garden.