10 Seeds Mimulus lewisii Purple Monkeyflower Perennial Wildflower

Mimulus lewisii, commonly known as purple monkeyflower, is a hardy perennial wildflower native to western North America, admired for its vivid rose-pink to magenta blooms and its value in pollinator and meadow plantings. Plants form compact, bushy clumps of soft green foliage that flower generously through the warmer months.
This species suits rock gardens, cottage borders, rain gardens, and naturalized meadow areas, where its nectar-rich blooms draw bees and hummingbirds. It performs best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and tolerates partial shade, making it a useful choice for pond margins and woodland edges.
Species: Mimulus lewisii
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Compact clumping herbaceous perennial
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-70F; surface sow, light needed
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 10-12 inches
Notes: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment