Diplacus puniceus

Diplacus puniceus, commonly known as the red bush monkeyflower, San Diego monkey flower, or mission diplacus,[2] is a species of herbaceous perennial evergreen shrub native to the south-east coastal regions of California.[1]

Diplacus puniceus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Phrymaceae
Genus: Diplacus
Species:
D. puniceus
Binomial name
Diplacus puniceus
Synonyms[1]
  • Diplacus glutinosus Nutt. var. puniceus (Nutt.) Benth.
  • Mimulus glutinosus J.C. Wendl. var. puniceus (Nutt.) A. Gray
  • Mimulus puniceus Steud.

Description

The red flowers are produced between Spring and Summer, and are host for various pollinators. The entire plant on average is 24 in (60 cm) tall and 36 in (90 cm) wide. It is hardy from USDA zones 9a to 11.[3] It prefers well drained, sandy soils with a pH level between 6 and 8.[4] It tolerates drought conditions.

References
  1. plants.usda.gov, retrieved 3 September 2018
  2. thegarden.org, retrieved 3 September 2018
  3. laspilitas.com, retrieved 3 September 2018
  4. University of Texas Wildflower Center, retrieved 3 September 2018


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