Chaparral Bush Monkeyflower
Diplacus linearis
Also known as: Santa Lucia Mountain Bush Monkeyflower
(c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phrymaceae
- Genus:
- Diplacus
- Species:
- Diplacus linearis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Orange
Native Range
United States: California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Variable checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers open sunny areas