1000 Seeds Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens Native Wildflower

Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens) is a native perennial wildflower valued for its distinctive two-lipped blooms in shades of lavender, violet, and blue, appearing atop upright stems through summer. Also known as Allegheny monkeyflower, it brings a natural, meadow-like character to rain gardens, pollinator plantings, and damp borders, where its blossoms are visited by bees and other pollinators.
This versatile wildflower suits moist beds, stream banks, pond margins, and naturalized areas, and its long blooming period makes it a reliable seasonal accent. It grows best in consistently damp soil and can tolerate shallow standing water, making it a strong choice for water-adjacent landscapes. Allow spent flowers to remain if a natural self-seeding effect is desired.
Species: Mimulus ringens
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to wet, loamy or clay soil
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Surface sow; light needed for germination; 14-30 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment