Plants > Perennials

Allegheny monkey flower

Mimulus ringens

Low Maintenance

Genus: Mimulus
Family: Phrymaceae

About this plant

A upright, deciduous perennial that grows to a height of up to 50cm, with long, narrow green leaves and pale purple or sometimes white flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayChalkSandyLoam

pH

Acid

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Neutral

Alkaline

Moisture

Moist But Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, very moist soil in sun or partial shade, ideal for damp beds or bog gardens

Pruning

Cut back old growth at the end of the season

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years