White bush monkeyflower (Diplacus bifidus ‘White’) is a horticultural selection of a native monkeyflower found in the Sierra Nevada and California’s coastal mountain ranges. This low, shrubby plant produces creamy white flowers with densely ruffled edges and pale yellow throats. The leaves are thinner and glossier than those of many Southern California species.
This plant is drought-adapted and can be planted under oaks. In coastal gardens, it prefers full sun; provide partial shade in hotter inland areas. Like other dry-growing monkeyflowers, it may go semi- to fully dormant in summer. This is a natural part of its cycle. Forcing summer growth through irrigation or fertilization can weaken or kill the plant.
The flowers attract hummingbirds and native bees. The plant also supports butterflies, moths, and other wildlife. Ideal for dry habitat gardens and pollinator plantings.