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    Mimulus Sunset mix

    Also Known As

    • Mimulus 'Sunset Mixed'
    • Sunset Mixed Monkey Flower

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 6"-8"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Mimulus Sunset mix plant details

    Mimulus Sunset mix is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mimulus Sunset mix

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, floriferous

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mimulus Sunset mix

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fertile humus rich moist soil in bright light.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Mimulus Sunset mix plant

    How to Grow Mimulus Sunset mix

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Diplacus bigelovii

    aka Mimulus bigelovii, Bigelow's Monkeyflower

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1"-9"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Diplacus bigelovii close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Diplacus 'Jack'

    aka Mimulus 'Jack', Mimulus cv. 'Jack', Jack Monkeyflower, Monkey Flower, Monkeyflower, Musk, Red Monkeyflower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Diplacus 'Jack' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Diplacus 'Junipero Serra'

    aka Mimulus 'Junipero Serra', Junipero Serra Shrubby Monkey Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Diplacus 'Junipero Serra' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Diplacus grandiflorus

    aka Mimulus bifidus, Apricot Monkeyflower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Diplacus grandiflorus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Diplacus pictus

    aka Mimulus pictus, Calico Monkey Flower

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 2"-9"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Diplacus pictus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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