Jelly Bean Monkeyflower (Mimulus 'Jelly Bean' Series) | California Native

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Jelly Bean Monkeyflower

Mimulus aurantiacus, Diplacus aurantiacus

A compact California native with a profusion of frilly, funnel-shaped flowers in vibrant reds, pinks, whites, and orange, blooming from spring through fall.

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Mimulus 'Jelly Bean' Series is a charming, semi-evergreen perennial prized for its profusion of frilly, funnel-shaped flowers and compact, rounded form. This California native selection forms a tidy, upright subshrub with small, slender, dark green, sticky (glandular) leaves that are aromatic when brushed. From spring through fall, it produces an abundance of showy, two-lipped, lobed flowers in a vibrant range of colors, including red, pink, deep pink, white, and orange, creating a long-lasting, cheerful display that attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, adaptable to various garden conditions, and low-maintenance, it is an outstanding choice for sunny borders, rock gardens, containers, and water-wise landscapes.

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Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun) .

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Foliage & Flowers: Small, slender, dark green, sticky (glandular) leaves; profusion of frilly, lobed, funnel-shaped flowers in red, pink, deep pink, white, and orange, blooming from spring through fall .
Mature Height: 1-2 ft .
Mature Spread: 1-2 ft .
Growth Rate: Moderate .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-10 (may be grown as annual in colder zones) .
Core Benefits: Profuse long-blooming flowers (spring to fall), compact rounded form, drought tolerant, attracts butterflies and pollinators, California native.
Best Uses: Sunny borders, rock gardens, containers, water-wise landscapes, pollinator gardens, mass plantings, coastal gardens.

Faqs

Q: How long does Jelly Bean Monkeyflower bloom?
A: It has an exceptionally long bloom season, from spring through fall, providing months of vibrant, frilly flowers.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is drought tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: How large does it get?
A: It forms a compact, rounded subshrub, typically reaching 1-2 feet in both height and spread.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the most abundant flowers and compact growth, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will tolerate partial shade but may become leggy.

Q: Is it a perennial or an annual?
A: It is a tender perennial/semi-evergreen subshrub, reliably hardy in USDA zones 8-10. In colder zones (USDA 7 and below), it is often grown as a long-blooming annual or in a container to be overwintered indoors.

Q: Does it attract butterflies?
A: Yes, the nectar-rich, brightly colored flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

Q: Is the foliage sticky?
A: Yes, the small, dark green leaves have a glandular, sticky texture, a characteristic trait of many Mimulus species, which helps deter pests.

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