Bush Monkeyflower (Diplacus aurantiacus)

• Plant Type: Evergreen subshrub
• Mature Size: 2–4 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide
• Native Range: California — coastal and inland scrub
• Flower Color: Orange to apricot (variable)
• Bloom Time: Spring through early summer; reblooms with summer water

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low — drought tolerant; occasional summer water extends bloom
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates rocky, sandy, and clay soils
• USDA Zones: 8–10
• Drought Tolerant: Yes

Orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Nationwide shipping available.
Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through early spring
• Spacing: 2–3 ft apart
• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level
• Establishment Water: Water weekly for first 6–8 weeks
• Long-Term Care: Cut back after main bloom to encourage rebloom; short-lived (3–5 years)

• Attracts: Hummingbirds (primary), native bees, butterflies
• Host Plant For: Common Buckeye butterfly and several native moths
• Deer Resistant: Yes

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.
• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).
• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.