Monkey Flower

Mimulus ringens

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This plant can spread, but it isn't a strong colonizer. Foliage will turn yellow and shrivel away in response to drought conditions. The size of a plant is strongly influenced by moisture conditions and soil fertility. Cut back in late winter.
Attracts bees and butterflies. Food source for caterpillars.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Almost always occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

2-4

Flower Color

Blue

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

July-Sept

Salinity Tolerance

No Tolerance