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    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!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Diplacus pictus plant

    How to Grow Diplacus pictus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Diplacus 'Robin'

    aka Mimulus 'Robin', Robin Monkey Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Diplacus 'Robin' flower by Andesite Native Plant Nursery
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    Mimulus 'Eleanor'

    Scientific Name: Diplacus 'Eleanor'

    aka Eleanor Monkeyflower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mimulus 'Eleanor' flower by Cactus Jungle
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    Diplacus 'Georgie White' PP22917

    aka Mimulus 'Georgie White', Georgie White Monkeyflower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Diplacus 'Georgie White' PP22917 flower, foliage by Cactus Jungle
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    Diplacus 'Jack'

    aka Mimulus 'Jack', Mimulus cv. 'Jack', Jack Monkeyflower, Monkey Flower, Monkeyflower, Musk, Red Monkeyflower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Diplacus 'Jack' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Diplacus 'Junipero Serra'

    aka Mimulus 'Junipero Serra', Junipero Serra Shrubby Monkey Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Diplacus 'Junipero Serra' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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