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Step 1
Buy monkey flower seedlings in 4-inch to 1-gallon containers.
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Step 2
Look for plants in nurseries in spring and summer.
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Step 3
Choose healthy-looking plants with signs of new growth and flower buds.
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Step 1
Plant the monkey flower seedling in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.
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Step 2
Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole.
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Step 3
Set plants 6 inches apart and place them no deeper than when they were growing in containers.
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Step 4
Mulch the soil around - but not on top of - plants with 3 inches of organic compost.
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Step 5
Water well until the soil is completely moist.
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Step 1
Cut off old leaves and stems using bypass pruners in early spring; leave 4 to 6 inches of stems.
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Step 2
Shear off old flowers with scissors to encourage more blooms.
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Step 3
Apply a light application of organic fertilizer on top of the soil in spring. Follow directions on the package.
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Step 4
Mulch the soil around, but not on top of, the plants with 3 inches of organic compost in spring.
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Step 5
Water well - until soil is completely moist - once or twice a week. Do not let the soil dry out.
