Allegheny Monkeyflower

Allegheny Monkeyflower (Mimulus ringens)

Allegheny Monkeyflower, also known as Mimulus ringens, is a native perennial known for its charming, snapdragon-like lavender flowers that bloom throughout the summer. Found naturally in wetlands, along streambanks, and in moist meadows, this moisture-loving plant thrives in consistently damp to wet soils, making it ideal for rain gardens, wetlands, and pond edges. The flowers are particularly attractive to bees and other pollinators, and its creeping growth habit helps stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Key Characteristics:

• Pollinator Support: Allegheny Monkeyflower's bright lavender blooms attract a wide variety of pollinators, particularly native bees, which are drawn to its nectar throughout the summer.

• Moisture-Loving Plant: Thriving in moist to wet soils, this plant is perfect for rain gardens, wet meadows, streambanks, and pond edges. It can even tolerate occasional flooding, making it suitable for water's edge planting.

• Erosion Control: With its creeping growth habit, Allegheny Monkeyflower helps stabilize soil in wet environments, making it a useful plant for erosion control along streambanks and other wet areas.

• Long Bloom Time: Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, this plant provides a long-lasting floral display that supports pollinators over an extended period.

• Deer Resistant: Allegheny Monkeyflower is generally unpalatable to deer, making it a reliable choice for areas where deer browsing might be a concern.

Product Details:

• Native range: Eastern and Central North America
• Plant life cycle: Perennial
• Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Moist to wet soils
• Mature height: 2-3 feet
• Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall (July to September)
• Bloom color: Lavender
• USDA Hardiness zones: 3-8

Allegheny Monkeyflower is an excellent choice for wet areas in the landscape, offering long-lasting blooms that support pollinators while stabilizing soils. Its adaptability to moist environments and deer resistance make it a great addition to rain gardens, wet meadows, and streambank restoration projects.