Mimulus puniceus

One of our most common & striking California native perennials. Very showy, red, tubular flowers are borne in sprays on multi-branching stems to 2’ tall x 3’ spread from late Spring thru Summer. “Red Monkey Flower” naturally grows on dry hillsides & so does best with limited water (every 2 weeks in Summer). Full sun to part shade by the coast, 1/2 day sun inland. Semi-dormant in Winter. Thrives under oaks & is a hummingbird favorite.