Eggleaf Monkeyflower

Diplacus ovatus

Eggleaf Monkeyflower

(c) Jim Morefield, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Phrymaceae
Genus:
Diplacus
Species:
Diplacus ovatus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Native Range

United States: Nevada

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

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Single-step cold-moist stratification for temperate woodland species. for 60–120 days

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o