This Monkeyflower has stunning red flowers that stand out against its foliage. Red  Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus var. puniceus) is a small shrub that can be seen growing all over our state  but most commonly closer to coastal areas. It grows to about 2 feet high  with dark green leaves  and bright red flowers that are adored by hummingbirds. In conditions where it is most suited the spring flowering will actually last into summer It is best planted in full sun in coastal areas and light or part shade inland.  Deadhead to encourage more flowers and trim back more aggressively after the flowering season to encourage fuller growth next season. Monkeyflowers naturally like to go semi-dormant in the hot summer weather  so do not do direct summer watering  and wait for new growth in the rainy season.