Diplacus aurantiacus var. aridus, Low Bush Monkeyflower
Pickup available at Glassell Park Plant Material
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Diplacus aurantiacus var. aridus, Low Bush Monkeyflower
Size: 1 Gallon
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Glassell Park Plant Material
Pickup available, usually ready in 2 hours
3350 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90065
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Diplacus aurantiacus var. aridus, Low Bush Monkeyflower
A shrub that grows up to five feet tall and wide. Orange and yellow flowers bloom winter through summer- the stigmas are sensitive and will close after they are touched. It has green sticky leaves. It is normal for the plant to go dormant and drop it's leaves in a summer dry garden. It is recommended to pinch back new growth in spring to maintain a compact form and deadhead to increase flower production.
| Family Name | Phrymaceae |
| Species Name | Diplacus aurantiacus var. aridus |
| Common Name | Low Bush Monkeyflower |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 2' x 2' |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Yellow |
| Water Requirement | October - March |
| Soil Type | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flowering Months | October - April |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 15 |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies and Hummingbirds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | |
| Bank Stabilization | |
| Fire Resistant | |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
