Mcnulty Mine Monkeyflower
Erythranthe guttata
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © marcin_scelina (iNaturalist #326798181)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phrymaceae
- Genus:
- Erythranthe
- Species:
- Erythranthe guttata
- USDA Symbol:
- MICU7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★★ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Annaphila lithosina, Mylitta crescent (Phyciodes mylitta), Variable checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Fuzzy-horned bumble bee (Bombus mixtus), Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment on moist soil surface with light.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)