Quick answer: Sticky monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky slopes, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Aug |
| Height | 2-4 ft |
| Wildlife value | Hummingbirds, checkerspot host |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Sticky monkeyflower
Where is Sticky monkeyflower native?
Sticky monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus) is native to California and Oregon. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Sticky monkeyflower bloom?
Sticky monkeyflower blooms Mar-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Sticky monkeyflower need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky slopes, well-drained. Mature height: 2-4 ft.
Is Sticky monkeyflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Hummingbirds, checkerspot host.
Is Sticky monkeyflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Sticky monkeyflower is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Sticky monkeyflower?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Mimulus aurantiacus by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Sticky monkeyflower.
- Seaside daisy Erigeron glaucus
- Western blue-eyed grass Sisyrinchium bellum
- Siskiyou lewisia Lewisia cotyledon
- White sage Salvia apiana
- Globe gilia Gilia capitata
- California coffeeberry Rhamnus californica
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