Mimulus x aurantiacus - Cherry

A stunning low-water California native shrub, Mimulus ‘Cherry’ delivers some of the prettiest monkey flower color we grow. Rich raspberry-cherry blooms cover the plant in season, creating a vivid show that hummingbirds and butterflies find nearly impossible to ignore.

Also known as sticky monkey flower or bush monkeyflower, this vigorous native shrub is a natural fit for dry gardens, native plantings, slopes, habitat borders, rock gardens, and large containers. The colorful tubular flowers stand out beautifully against green foliage and pair well with sages, buckwheats, yarrow, California fuchsia, grasses, and other drought tolerant California natives. It brings that wild, sunny, chaparral charm without needing a pampered garden bed.

Plant Mimulus ‘Cherry’ in full sun to part shade with excellent drainage. Once established, it is drought tolerant and happiest with little summer water, though occasional irrigation can keep it greener and bloomier. Avoid soggy soil for best performance. Explore more colorful California natives in our Mimulus - Monkey Flowers collection.