Orange Bush Monkeyflower
Mimulus aurantiacus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Orange Bush Monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, OR
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Mimulus aurantiacus, commonly known as Sticky Monkey Flower, is a drought-tolerant perennial shrub native to the western United States. It produces tubular orange to yellow flowers from spring through summer and maintains attractive evergreen foliage year-round. This compact plant works well in borders or on slopes where its bright blooms create visual interest.
In an HOA neighborhood
Orange Bush Monkeyflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- Can look slightly rangy without occasional pruning
- May appear less formal than typical HOA-preferred ornamentals
Wildlife value
Host plant for chalcedon checkerspot butterfly.
Sticky Monkey Flower is highly attractive to hummingbirds and serves as an important nectar source. It also supports native bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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