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Eugene Zelenko

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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination

Native to: Arizona, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mexico, USA, Utah

Introduced to: Europe, GBR

Native

Introduced

Mimulus guttatusMimulus guttatus

Seep Monkeyflower, Yellow Monkeyflower

In Stock: 0.199 lb (Total:0.356lb)

Mimulus guttatus

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Details

Germination:

90%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

81%

Seeds per lb:

3,564,000

Quantity:

0.2 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1829923

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination

Native to: Arizona, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mexico, USA, Utah

Introduced to: Europe, GBR

Native

Introduced

Discover the vibrant beauty and ecological wonders of Seep Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata, formerly known as Mimulus guttatus), a versatile perennial wildflower from the Lopseed family. With its striking yellow, snapdragon-shaped blossoms, this plant transforms any moist landscape into a lively display from April through September. Native to the wetlands, vernal pool edges, and forest openings of western North America, Seep Monkeyflower is perfect for rain gardens and meadowscapes, thriving in full sun to part shade and moist to wet soil conditions. Not only does it beautify aquatic gardens with floating foliage and flowers, but it also acts as a natural water filter with its extensive root system.

Renowned for attracting bees, butterflies, moths, and even hummingbirds, Seep Monkeyflower provides essential nectar and supports a variety of pollinators and beneficial insects. Its seeds serve as a food source for small mammals and birds, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem. While it can grow aggressively, simple maintenance like deadheading or periodic thinning ensures it complements other native plants like Red Twig Dogwood, Pacific Ninebark, and Douglas Spirea. Embrace the enchanting and eco-friendly appeal of Seep Monkeyflower, an easy-to-grow plant that enriches the natural world around it.