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Mimulus ringens
Allegehny Monkey Flower
Plant Type: Native - American
FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade
Lilac-purple snapdragon-like flowers appear in pairs June through September. Upright foliage is bright green. Native to swampy areas, wet meadows and low woods. Spreads by creeping rhizomes.
Height12-36"
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Spread9-12"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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Landscape Application:
Best in water and bog gardens.
Mimulus ringens Plant Care:
Prefers part sun in moist to wet soils. Naturalizes in optimum growing conditions by seed or rhizome.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)
Allegehny Monkey Flower Merit Awards and Special Collections
Allegehny Monkey Flower Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate to high soil moisture.
Moderate
Moist
Special Benefits
Bog