1000 Seeds Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens Wetland Wildflower Perennial Moisture Loving

Monkey flower (Mimulus ringens) is a North American native wildflower that thrives in wet meadows, stream banks, and rain gardens. It produces snapdragon-like blooms in shades of lavender and violet through summer, attracting pollinators and adding vertical interest to damp landscapes. Its tolerance for saturated soils makes it an excellent choice for water features and bioswales.

Use monkey flower in rain gardens, bog plantings, and along pond margins, where its nectar-rich blossoms draw bees and hummingbirds. Plants prefer consistently moist ground and may naturalize in favorable sites. Seeds are best surface-sown, as light aids germination.

Species: Mimulus ringens
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to wet, rich in organic matter
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-70F, light required
Sowing: Surface sow, press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Suitable for rain gardens and pond edges