Diplacus longiflorus - Bush Monkeyflower, Sticky Monkeyflower (Plant)

A local native often seen draping the hills in orange. Hummingbird favorite. Forage source for the Common Checkerspot and Buckeye butterflies. Plant Characteristics Family Name Phrymaceae Species Name Diplacus longiflorus Common Name Bush Monkeyflower, Sticky Monkeyflower Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold, Orange, Peach Flowering Months March, April, May, June Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 3ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Throughout California Natural Habitat Disturbed areas, coastal cliffs, canyon sides; below 3,000'