Diplacus pictus

Also Known As

Mimulus pictus
Calico Monkey Flower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 2"-9"

planting zones

1-11

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Diplacus pictus plant details

Diplacus pictus is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diplacus pictus

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diplacus pictus

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Check out this cute & uncommon little California “Monkey Flower”! It’s found only in the southernmost Sierra Nevada foothills alongside the Tehachapi Mountains, growing in woodlands & open rocky areas. Adorable five-lobed flowers with intricately veined with maroon markings bloom mid-Spring through mid-Summer. To 6” tall & 9” wide. Super easy to grow in sun! Reseeds!