Red bush monkeyflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Red bush monkeyflower |
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Diplacus
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puniceus
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The red bush monkeyflower (also called Diplacus puniceus) is a beautiful plant with bright red flowers. It's known by a few names, like the San Diego monkey flower or mission diplacus. This plant is a type of shrub that stays green all year round. It grows naturally in the sunny, coastal areas of southeastern California.
About the Red Bush Monkeyflower
This plant produces bright red flowers from spring through summer. These colorful flowers attract many different pollinators, like bees and hummingbirds.
Size and Growing Conditions
The red bush monkeyflower usually grows to be about 60 centimeters (24 inches) tall. It can spread out to about 90 centimeters (36 inches) wide. This plant is quite tough and can grow in many places. It does best in USDA zones 9a to 11, which means it likes warmer climates.
It prefers sandy soils that drain water well. The soil should have a pH level between 6 and 8. This plant is also good at handling drought conditions, so it doesn't need a lot of water once it's established.
Images for kids
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Flowering in habitat.
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Flowers.
