Red Bush Monkey Flower

Other Names: Diplacus puniceus, Sticky Monkeyflower

Description:

A native Californian beauty that will have the hummingbirds and butterflies fighting each other over the nectar of its pretty red trumpet flowers; this perennial thrives on neglect and requires sandy soil that is well-drained; best without fertilizer

Ornamental Features:

Red Bush Monkey Flower is covered in stunning red trumpet-shaped flowers with gold throats along the stems from early to late summer. It's small narrow leaves remain green in colour throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes:

Red Bush Monkey Flower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance perennial, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Self-Seeding

Red Bush Monkey Flower is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• General Garden Use
• Mass Planting
• Container Planting
• Groundcover
• Border Edging
• Rock/Alpine Gardens

Plant Characteristics:

Red Bush Monkey Flower will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This plant can be propagated by division.

This species is native to parts of North America.

This plant is not reliably hardy in our region, and certain restrictions may apply; contact the store for more information.