Monkeyflower

Mimulus guttatus

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. 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 areas.