Mimulus ringens

Also Known As

Allegheny Monkey Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Mimulus ringens plant details

Mimulus ringens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mimulus ringens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mimulus ringens

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Monkeyflower. These have just been divided and potted late as of late January 2014 and are showing good growth buds. Normally we would wait until this fills out the pot nicely with roots but these will grow with no problem and we are looking ahead to when these will soon outgrow our shipping box dimensions as our stock plant exceeded 4' in our greenhouse last summer although it may be a little less outside in the garden. Native here and across most of the US in various expressions, this is a plant for moist to wet soils where the lavender pink flowers will just keep on coming most of the summer. Good pond marginal plant, rain garden or any bed that is fairly sunny and doesn't dry out. Good butterfly attractant.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Hummingbirds are regular visitors to the bright blue flowers of Monkeyflower. This fast-growing wetland plant is easy to grow from transplants or seeds. Combine with other low growing wetland plants such as Irises and Lobelias for a low profile rain garden. Hardy to Zones 3 - 9.