Diplacus Species, Broadleaf Monkey Flower, Orange Bush Monkeyflower, Sticky Monkey Flower
Diplacusaurantiacus

Family: Phrymaceae Genus: Diplacus (DY-pla-kus)
Species: aurantiacus (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kus)

Synonym:Mimulus aurantiacus

Category

Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

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

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds