Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens) – Native Wetland Perennial Tubers

Description

Mimulus Ringens (Monkey Flower)

• Monkey flower
• Flowering herbaceous perennial
• Bloom color: Blue
• Bloom time: Summer
• Straight Species Native
• 1 gallon pot

Height:  24 inches

Spacing:  10 inches

Sunlight:     

Hardiness Zone:  3a

Other Names:  Monkeyflower

Description:

A fine native perennial that produces dainty lilac-orchid flowers all summer on an upright form; native to parts of Eastern North America; prefers to be kept moist; perfect for pond-side planting

Ornamental Features

Allegheny Monkey Flower is covered in stunning lilac purple trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats along the stems from early to late summer. Its serrated round leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Allegheny Monkey Flower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Self-Seeding

Allegheny Monkey Flower is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Rock/Alpine Gardens
• Border Edging
• General Garden Use
• Groundcover
• Container Planting

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