Diplacus 'Cowardly Lion'

Also Known As

Mimulus 'Cowardly Lion'
Cowardly Lion Monkey Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8b-10b

Diplacus 'Cowardly Lion' plant details

Diplacus 'Cowardly Lion' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diplacus 'Cowardly Lion'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diplacus 'Cowardly Lion'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From a wonderful group of woody monkey flowers, inhabiting dry cliffs from western Oregon to the northern Baja, comes this form with pale yellow flowers fading to white and glossy, mid-green foliage on plants to about 3 ft in height. Tolerant of great summer drought though will remain growing and flowering with summer water. Bright light for best flowering. Reliably frost hardy between 15 and 20 °F, mid USDA zone 8, though stressed plants are a little bit tougher.