Brewer's Monkeyflower
Mimulus breweri
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Brewer's Monkeyflower (Mimulus breweri) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
4"–16" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, ID, MT and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Brewer's monkeyflower is a compact perennial that produces cheerful tubular flowers from late spring through summer. This low-growing plant forms neat clumps and thrives in partially sunny spots with minimal watering once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Brewer's Monkeyflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- Small size may appear sparse in prominent locations
- Unknown winter appearance could be concerning
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout the long blooming season from May through August.
Common questions
- How much sun does Brewer's Monkeyflower need?
- Brewer's Monkeyflower grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Brewer's Monkeyflower bloom?
- Brewer's Monkeyflower blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Brewer's Monkeyflower native?
- Brewer's Monkeyflower (Mimulus breweri) is native to AZ, CA, ID, MT and 5 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Brewer's Monkeyflower attract?
- Brewer's Monkeyflower draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Brewer's Monkeyflower HOA-friendly?
- Brewer's Monkeyflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
Ready to grow Brewer's Monkeyflower? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.