michigan monkey flower seeds Mimulus ringens

michigan monkey flower seeds Mimulus ringensMimulus ringens is an obligate wetland species found throughout most of the United States and Canada. Grows well in garden spaces where the soil tends to stay wet and gets full sun. Why is it called Monkey Flower? It said that you can see a monkey's face in the flower. We'll let you be judge. The lavender flowering, sharp winged plant has stalked leaves and a square winged stem. Seldom grows to 3 feet. How To Plant Monkey Flower Seeds: Direct sow

Mimulus ringens is an obligate wetland species found throughout most of the United States and Canada.

Grows well in garden spaces where the soil tends to stay wet and gets full sun. 

Why is it called Monkey Flower? It said that you can see a monkey's face in the flower. We'll let you be judge. 

The lavender-flowering, sharp-winged plant has stalked leaves and a square winged stem. Seldom grows to 3 feet.

How To Plant Monkey Flower Seeds:

Direct sow seeds into prepared soil in late fall once soil temps are below 50 degrees (usually mid to late November). Can also be planted in winter during natural freeze / thaw cycles and early spring. Plant shallow, no deeper than 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep and lightly rake to work seed in. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Can take three growing seasons to fully establish. 

What is Stratification?

Seed Info

Seed Envelopes contain approximately 0.02 ounces of seed and cover about 5 to 10 square feet. 

Product Details 

Flower Color: Purple or Lavender

Height: 2 to 4 Feet

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Soil Hydrology: Mesic to Wet Soils

Bloom Time: June to September

Plant Type: Perennial

Stratification: Cold Moist (CM) 60 Days

Attracts: Butterflies

Host Plant: Common Buckeye, Baltimore Checkerspot

Product Code: MIM01F