Mimulus ringens var. ringens (Native)

Common Name
Allegheny monkeyflower
Square-stemmed monkeyflower
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
0.8 - 1.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8

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Habitat

Tidal freshwater marshes, calcareous fens and marshes, alluvial swamps, sandy or gravelly shores and bars, wet meadows, and various disturbed alluvial habitats. Frequent throughout Virginia

Wildlife value

Attracts butterflies. Pollinated by bumblebees

Pruning Guidance
Pruning Time
Late spring (after insect emergence)
Pruning Method
Cut stems to 8–24 inches in spring
Chop-and-drop
Wildlife Benefits
Standing stems support overwintering insects
Cut stems retained at 8–24 inches support insect habitat
Leaf litter supports overwintering insects
Pruning Notes
Leave stems standing through fall and winter. Insects shelter in and on the stems. In late spring, after several nights above 50°F, cut the old stems to 8 to 24 inches at varied heights. Bees and other insects nest in the cut stubs the following summer. Lay the cut tops loosely in the bed so insects still inside can emerge. Leave fallen leaves around the base, where insects overwinter. Host plant for the Baltimore checkerspot and common buckeye.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Blue
Red/burgandy
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Loamy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Border
Mass planting
Rain garden
Streams, ponds, wetlands
Tolerates
Wet conditions
Species-specific links
Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora - Species Account
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox - Species Account
Additional links
Earth Sangha Compendium