Mimulus ringens
Monkey Flower
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Description:
Small lavender colored flowers bloom throughout the summer, offering a consistent nectar source for bees. The flowers are thought to resemble the face of a monkey. This wetland perennial prefers consistently moist rich soils, and has little tolerance for drought. It offers some deer resistance and would make a nice addition to pond or stream edges, wet meadows, or rain gardens with consistent moisture.
Wildlife Value: Bees nectar on the flowers. Monkey Flower is a host plant for catetpillars of the Common Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia).
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Summer
Bloom Colors: Purple
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Soil pH: Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Partial Shade
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Drought Tolerance: None
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: .75 - 1 ft
Growth Rate: Medium