Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens)
Monkey Flower is a 1' to 3' tall native perennial that prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. It is principally a wetland plant, preferring wet to moist soils along stream banks and in wet meadows, ditches, and swamp borders. The flowers are two lipped and are usually blue, but may be pink or pinkish white. It has a long flowering period and is found in all but the desert southwest states and Florida. Monkey Flower is easy to grow and is suitable for use in rain gardens, detention areas, and wet meadows or water features. Monkey Flower is a good wetland wildlife habitat plant and is a desirable pollinator conservation plant. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens) |
Alternatative Common Names | Allegheny Monkeyflower |
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Bloom Season | Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | Purple |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | OBL |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | |
Average height | 2-3ft |
USDA Zones | 3a;3b;4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b;9a;9b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;4 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 36800000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 2300000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 6000 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Nesting; |