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STOCKTON
GARDEN CLUB
Sticky Monkey Flower
This low-water plant tolerates a variety of soil types, as long as they are well-draining. In coastal areas, bush monkey flower likes full sun; plant in partial shade in inland gardens.
Evergreen
Mounding Shrub - 4-5' wide x tall
Blooms: Winter, Spring, Summer (red, orange, yellow, white)
Moderate Growth
The bush monkey flower is notable for its cheerful orange and yellow blooms, said to resemble a monkey's face. It's also sometimes called sticky monkey flower because the leaves produce a protective sticky resin. It is a perennial subshrub with flowers that attract hummingbirds and bees.
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