Monkey Flower / Mimulus Cardinal Orange

by Maureen Sullivan on April 17, 2014

Monkey-Flower-Cardinalis-GoldSun to partial shade.  2 to 3 feet. This hummingbird favorite will do well if grown in moist well drained soils. Grow it in the border or in containers.  This plant can be brought indoors for overwintering.

Monkey Flower / Mimulus guttatus Yellow

by Maureen Sullivan on April 17, 2014

Monkey-Flower-Gutatus-YellowSun to partial shade (late afternoon preferable). Up to 30 inches. Bright yellow flowers with a spotting of red-orange at the throat rise above its foliage on slender stalks.  Moisture retentive soils required.

Monkey Flower / Mimulus Pictus

by Maureen Sullivan on April 17, 2014

Monkey-Flower-PictusFull sun. 10 inches. Looking for something different for your containers or border?  The uniquely patterned maroon and white petals of Pictus, while small and delicate will absolutely fill the bill. Stems show maroon, foliage is mid-green.

Mountain Phlox / Linanthus

by Maureen Sullivan on April 17, 2014

Full sun to partial shade.  12 to 15 inches. Fragrant, lavender, cup-shaped blooms grace this California native plant. Site mountain phlox in moist but well drained soil in semi-shade to prolong the its bloom time. 

Nasturtium Alaska Mix

by Maureen Sullivan on April 17, 2014

Full sun.  14 to 16 inches. Habit: mounded. The Alaska series features a pronounced green and cream colored variegated foliage and a wide mix of flower colors.  The plant is edible. Use it to spice up your salads with the peppery taste of the flowers and  leaves.  Avoid adding too much nitrogen fertilizer to your planting as this will reduce flower bud production and encourage soft foliage growth.  Grow in moist but well drained soil. 

Nasturtium Apricot

by Maureen Sullivan on January 20, 2025

Sun. Height to 11 inches.  This red throated, peachy-apricot nasturtium has bright green foliage.  The plant has compact mounding habit.

Nasturtium Apricot Trifle

by Maureen Sullivan on April 17, 2014

Full sun.  14 to 16 inches. Habit: mounded. more open face than other varieties.  Apricot Trifle has a lovely soft peachy-apricot colored flower whose petals have a bit of a frill.  The foliage of Apricot Trifle is a mid blue-green. The plant is edible. Use it to spice up your salads with the peppery taste of the flowers and  leaves.  Avoid adding too much nitrogen fertilizer to your planting as this will reduce flower bud production and encourage soft foliage growth.  Grow in moist but well drained soil. 

Nasturtium Baby Gold

by Maureen Sullivan on March 5, 2026

10 to 12 inches tall.  Full sun. Gold is the latest addition to the Baby line of nasturtiums.  The plants of Baby gold are compact and fairly upright.  They mix well in containers as they do not sprawl nor do they overtake their neighbors.  The foliage is a deep blue-green which shows off the bright colors of the Baby series.

Nasturtium Baby Orange

by Maureen Sullivan on January 24, 2022

Full sun.  10 inches tall, 10 inch spread.  Finally a truly compact nasturtium for small spaces and containers.  Baby Orange has holds its brightly colored blossoms over deep green foliage.

Nasturtium Baby Red

by Maureen Sullivan on January 17, 2025

Full sun.  10 inches tall, 10 inch spread.  Finally a truly compact nasturtium for small spaces and containers with a tidy habit.  Baby Red has holds its vibrant blossoms over deep green foliage.