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Mimulus 'Sunshine' is thought to be a natural hybrid of Mimulus aurantiacus and was selected for its abundant, large yellow blooms and vigorous growth habit. The cheerful flowers contrast beautifully against the monkeyflower's rich green foliage. 'Sunshine' monkeyflower grows in a low mounding, compact form about 1-2 feet in height. The sunny yellow flowers brighten up borders and rock gardens, flowering almost year round in a coastal setting. Inland the flowering season is not quite so long. We recommend trimming and pinching back to maintain shape and maximize flowering. This plant is suitable for containers as well as flower borders, pathways, hummingbird and butterfly habitats, and will do well in full sun or part shade. Moderate water during the summer months will aid in keeping this Monkeyflower looking its best in all seasons. Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun or part shade in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.
Shrub
2 - 3 ft Tall
2 - 3 ft Wide
Rounded
Fast
Summer Deciduous
Yellow
Spring
Containers
Full Sun, Partial Shade
High
25
Fast
sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.
Thanks to Moosa Creek and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant.