monkeyflower
Selected by Bay Area horticulturalist and teacher, Kathy Echols, this monkeyflower is quite remarkable. Astounding, extra large, saturated purple, open mouthed flowers with a narrow white edge and throat decorate the lush, deep green foliage, growing 2 foot or more tall and wide. Plant in sun to light shade with good drainage. Best with occasional summer watering and pinching to keep good form. Hummingbird favorite, along with other pollinators. Checkerspot and buckeye butterfly larval food source. Deer resistant.