Mimulus ringens

Monkey Flower

Rhizomatous, upright perennial which typically occurs in swampy areas, wet meadows and along stream or pond edges. Erect, square, sometimes branching stems have light purple, snapdragon-like flowers (to 1" long) and lance-shaped, serrated leaves. Flowers appear in pairs in the leaf axils on slender 1-2" long pedicels. The common name comes from the flower's resemblance to the face of a smiling monkey. Flowers bloom from June throughout the summer.

Additional Information:

Height 1-3 Feet

Spread 9-12 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Lavender

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Best naturalized in moist to wet soils in water gardens, bog gardens, wet meadows, water margins or low spots. May be grown in moist soils in borders as long as soils do not dry out.

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