Diplacus, Monkey Flower 'Jack'

Diplacusaurantiacus

Genus
Diplacus (DY-pla-kus)
Species
aurantiacus (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kus)
Synonym
Mimulus aurantiacus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
Bloom Color
Red
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | February 2012 | neutral

Part of the Kids series along with 'Jack', 'Sam', 'Trish'; all Persoff hybrids.


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