Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
red alder
Monkey Flower
In German
rot-Erle
Monkey Flower
In French
aulne rouge
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Monkey Flower
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Monkey Flower
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Monkey Flower
In Latin
red alnus
Monkey Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Red Alder and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monkey-flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Red Alder and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Monkey-flower
Care of Red Alder and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monkey-flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.