Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower


Mimulus ringens has flowers similar to snap dragons that resemble tiny monkey faces, hence the common name. Great for moist meadows in full to partial sun, it will slowly spread to form a bushier appearance. A great pollinator plant that attracts bumblebees and is a larval host for butterflies.

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Height: 1-3 Feet
Spread: 6-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Blue

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Bloom
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Host Plant
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Rain Garden
• Naturalize
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Uli Lorimer (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Uli Lorimer (c) Native Plant Trust