Mimulus cardinalis (Scarlet Monkeyflower)

Brilliant reddish orange flowers resemble a monkeys face are held high above the downy foliage. Hummingbird candy! This west coast native is super easy to grow and is a robust hardy perennial. Prefers moist soils in part shade. Perfect for bog gardens and streamside. Deer resistant. Feel free to trim back stems when it becomes leggy. 2-3ft tall and wide. Self-sows when happy. Zone 7-10