Mimulus ringens, Monkey Flower, produces deep to pale blue to lavender colored flowers with an attractive yellow center. It's named for the flower's resemblance to a monkey's face. The flowers of Mimulus ringens are about an inch across and produced in mass, make this a favorite wildflower. Plants average about 2-3 feet tall and bloom from early to late summer.
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Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Prolific Seeder |
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Rhizomatous - Slow |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Flood Plain - Upland |
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Bees/Pollinators |
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Butterflies |
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Critter Resistance
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Flowering Perennial |
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Marginal |
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Attributes
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Cut Flower |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Ornamental Flower |
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Rain Garden |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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