Yellow Monkeyflower

Erythranthe guttata (formerly/aka Mimulus guttatus) Yellow monkeyflower is a highly variable plant which naturally occurs in a wide range of habitats such as wetlands, vernal pool edges and urban raingardens where its fiberous root systems improve water quality. It sports spectacularly-bright yellow, bearded flowers from late spring into summer that are favored by pollinators. With the arrival of fall, flowers mature to seeds that are eaten by small mammals and birds and dispersed readily in the garden. Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, annual and perennial, herbaceous plant Size at maturity: 6-36" tall (varies widely depending on conditions), 1-3' wide Light requirements: full sun, part-sun/part-shade Moisture requirements: moist to wet soil Bloom time: April - September Growth rate/ease: fast growing, easy to grow Wildlife support: seeds are food for small mammals and birds; flowers attract and provide nectar to hummingbirds, adult butterflies, bees and other ins