Diplacus longiflorus Agoura Spunky Monkey
Identification
Description
This Monkey Flower(Diplacus or Mimulus) is native to the Agoura area. It commonly grows in washes, under the oaks or in rock out croppings in all but the hottest spots. The associates for this monkey flower are Lonicera denudata, Ribes aureum grac., Quercus agrifolia, Rhus trilobata, Rhus ovata, Elymus condensatus, Salvia leucophylla, Salvia apiana, Symphoricarpos mollis, Sambucus mexicana, and Penstemon heterophyllus. This monkey flower has very large flowers on a relatively small plant. In the shade the plant can range quite tall, up to 4-5 feet, put it in an abused garden in full sun and you get huge flowers on a beat up 1 foot plant.(The plant in the photo has not had any care or water and looks terrible in late summer, but rewards us for a month or more in spring.) Click here for more about Monkeys in California
Characteristics
Diplacus longiflorus Agoura Spunky Monkey Agoura Spunky Monkey Flower tolerates clay.
Diplacus longiflorus Agoura Spunky Monkey Agoura Spunky Monkey Flower is great for a bird garden.
Diplacus longiflorus Agoura Spunky Monkey Agoura Spunky Monkey Flower's foliage type is stressdeciduous.
Diplacus longiflorus Agoura Spunky Monkey Agoura Spunky Monkey Flower's flower color is yellow.
Communities
Communities for Diplacus longiflorus Agoura Spunky Monkey Agoura Spunky Monkey Flower:Chaparral and Coastal Sage Scrub.
Ranges for Diplacus longiflorus Agoura Spunky Monkey
| ph: | 5.00 to 7.50 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.50 to 2.00 |
| width[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 50.00 to 100.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 60 | $ 7.99 |
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