Mimulus+ringens

Mimulus ringens

Common Name: Allegheny Monkey Flower

Also called the Square Stemmed Monkey Flower, or Blue Monkey Flower

** Information: ** Blue-violet flowers grow to one inch across Flowers can be pink or white The upper ‘lip’ is divided into two sections The height ranges from one to three feet The bottom ‘lip’ is divided into three sections At the base of the bottom middle section is a patch of pale yellow or white Leaves are two to three inches across, and one and a half to one inches wide. Blooms from June to September Prefers wet soil and partial shade **Why This Plant is Important** This plant is a nectar source or a larval host for the following butterflies and moths: ** Common Buckeye **

** The Baltimore Butterfly ** ** References ** [] [] [] [] []