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(Diplacus kelloggii)
Kellogg’s Monkeyflower (Diplacus kelloggii)
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Ken-ichi Ueda
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Photo by: Ken-ichi Ueda | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Ken-ichi Ueda | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-01-29T15:00:03-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Diplacus kelloggii, commonly known as Kellogg’s monkeyflower, is an annual herb native to the chaparral and oak woodland ecosystems of California and southern Oregon. It is adapted to Mediterranean-type climates with wet winters and dry summers. The plant typically grows to heights between 1 and 31 centimeters and features a hairy stem. The funnel-shaped flowers, which bloom from late spring to early summer, are up to 4.5 centimeters long and exhibit a striking reddish-purple color with a darker throat spotted with yellow, making them quite showy. The two upper lobes of the flower are wider than the three lower lobes, creating a distinctive appearance.
Kellogg’s monkeyflower is valued for its vibrant flowers and is often used in native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, and as part of restoration projects for its ecological benefits, including attracting bees and hummingbirds. It thrives in part shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It requires high amounts of water, especially during its growing season, and does best in soils with medium to fast drainage. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it may be susceptible to fungal diseases if conditions are too wet.CC BY-SA 4.0
Kellogg’s monkeyflower is valued for its vibrant flowers and is often used in native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, and as part of restoration projects for its ecological benefits, including attracting bees and hummingbirds. It thrives in part shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It requires high amounts of water, especially during its growing season, and does best in soils with medium to fast drainage. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it may be susceptible to fungal diseases if conditions are too wet.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-1 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple, Red
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
native to the chaparral and oak woodland ecosystems of California and southern Oregon
Other Names
Common Names: Kellog’s Monkeyflower
Scientific Names: , Mimulus kelloggii, Diplacus kelloggii, Eunanus kelloggii,
GBIF Accepted Name: Diplacus kelloggii (Curran ex Greene) G.L.Nesom