Founded in 1996, Western Star Nurseries is a trusted wholesale plant marketplace for landscapers, developers and retail nurseries. We are committed to supplying a diversified selection of quality ornamental trees and shrubs at competitive prices. With locations in the East Bay and south Sacramento, we are able to ship throughout Northern California, often within 24 hours. The Western Star staff, many of whom have been with the company since its start, bring with them many years of nursery and customer service experience. Our friendly, bilingual team looks forward to working with you.
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Bay Area, California Nursery
8255 Niles Canyon Road
P.O. Box 567
Sunol, CA 94586
Phone: 925-862-2411
Fax: 925-862-9008
South Sacramento, California Nursery
9394 Robson Road
P.O. Box 725
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: 209-744-2552
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Featured Plant

Mimulus aurantiacus
(Sticky Monkey-flower)
About Mimulus aurantiacus (Sticky Monkey-flower)
This California native plant is called Mimulus aurantiacus. Compact in size and evergreen in nature, this flowering perennial subshrub features funnel like bright orange flowers with lacy edges that bloom from spring through summer seasons. Just as the common name describes, Sticky Monkey-flower has 1.5-2.5 inch long by 0.5 inch wide sticky lanceolate leaves dark green in color. Reaching an average landscape size of 2-3 feet tall by 2-3 feet wide, this variety is drought tolerant once established and has been known to deter deer.
Planting and care instructions
Plant Mimulus aurantiacus in an area that receives full sun to light shade using a well draining soil. While this variety can tolerate full sun, it appreciates some light shade when planted in climates prone to extreme heat. A little bit of shade can also help prolong the life of its blooms. Water regularly after planting to help establish the plant, then reduce frequency except during periods of extreme heat.
Landscape design ideas
This easy care plant variety is a great option for landscapes with tight bare corners that need to be filled with a compact plant. It also looks nice when planted in flower beds grouped with colorful perennials for a variety of colors and textures. This plant is a great alternate color option for those who also like Mimulus bifidus White.
Botanical Name: Mimulus aurantiacus
Common Name: Sticky Monkey-flower
Average Landscape Size: 2-3' x 2-3'
Plant Type: Evergreen
Bloom Color: Orange
Foliage Color: Dark green
Forms: Sub shrub
Sizes: 1 Gallon
Special Features: Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Color, Showy Spring Flowers, Easy Pruning, Attracts Hummingbirds,
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