Carried by 1 nurseries
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Erythranthe moschata is a species of monkeyflower known by the common name muskflower. It is native to California and found in other areas of western North America, where it grows in moist, partially shaded habitat in mountains, woodlands, and other areas. This is a rhizomatous perennial herb which is hairless to hairy, sometimes slimy in texture, and generally musky in scent. It is variable in appearance. The prostrate or upright stem grows up to 12 inches long. The oppositely arranged leaves are mostly oval in shape and may reach 2.5 inches long. The tubular flower is yellow in color, its tube just a few millimeters wide and widening at the lobed mouth. It may be up to about 1 inch long.
Perennial herb
2 - 12 in Tall
Yellow
Spring, Summer, Fall
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moderate, High
Moderate
For propagating by seed: No treatment.
1*, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Seeps, streambanks
Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian
Butterflies and moths supported
2 confirmed and 8 likely