Mimulus ringens
Common name: Monkey Flower
Monkey flower is 1-3' tall, branching frequently to create a bushy appearance. Both the foliage and flowers of this plant are quite attractive. The common name comes from the resemblance of the flower to a monkey's face. It prefers full or partial sun, rich loamy soil, and wet to mesic conditions. The size of a plant is strongly influenced by moisture conditions and soil fertility. Features lilac-purple, snapdragon-like flowers blooming throughout the summer.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth form
Rhizomatous/stoloniferous
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Violet
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet