Family: Phrymaceae
Genus: Diplacus
(DY-pla-kus) Species: aurantiacus (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kus) Synonym:Mimulus aurantiacus
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Category ShrubsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage EvergreenThis plant is resistant to deer Textured Foliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color Scarlet (dark red)Coral/Apricot Orange Pale Yellow Bright Yellow Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom semi-hardwood cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |