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Diplacus aurantiacus Sierra monkey flower

Identification

Diplacus aurantiacus Sierra monkey flower, Sierra Monkey Flower.
The Sierra form of sticky monkey flower - grid24_3
Diplacus aurantiacus, Sierra monkey flower.
Sierra monkey flowers - grid24_3
Diplacus aurantiacus, Sierra monkey flowers.
These monkey flowers are growing in part shade under a redbud. - grid24_3
Diplacus aurantiacus, Sierra monkey flower as plant.

Description

A monkey flower from the mid elevations of the central and northern Sierra Nevada mountains. Diplacus (Mimulus) aurantiacus is a little nicer looking than the common coastal form, flowers are the same deep orange. Use with Arctostaphylos, Ceanothus, Penstemon, and Zauschneria. In the Sierra Nevada mtns it occurs up to about 5000 feet, commonly in the road cuts and tailings of decomposed granite and even straight granite. At lower elevations it is found on north slopes, and at higher elevations on south slopes. Syn: Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus Click here for more about Monkeys in California

Available at our Online store.

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Available at our Santa Margarita store.

Contact: bawilson@laspilitas.com
Hours: Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm
Address: 3232 Las Pilitas Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453
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Available at our Escondido store.

Contact: escondido@laspilitas.com
Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm
Address: 8331 Nelson Way Escondido, CA 92026
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One Gallon 0 0 $ 8.99

Characteristics


Diplacus aurantiacus Sierra monkey flower Sierra Monkey Flower is great for a bird garden.
Diplacus aurantiacus Sierra monkey flower Sierra Monkey Flower's foliage color is silver and type is stressdeciduous.
Diplacus aurantiacus Sierra monkey flower Sierra Monkey Flower's flower color is yellow.

Communities

Communities for Diplacus aurantiacus Sierra monkey flower Sierra Monkey Flower:Chaparral, Mixed-evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland and Yellow Pine Forest.

Ranges for Diplacus aurantiacus Sierra monkey flower

ph: 5.00 to 7.00
usda: 8 to 10
height[m]: 0.50 to 1.00
width[m]: 0.50 to 1.00
rainfall[cm]: 50.00 to 100.00

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