Purple Monkeyflower
Erythranthe lewisii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phrymaceae
- Genus:
- Erythranthe
- Species:
- Erythranthe lewisii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis), Western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers riparian zones in mountainous areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 5 month cold, moist stratification
Establishment: Seeds are collected in early fall when capsules turn brown and begin to dehisce. Some Mimulus species capsules do not open fully unless soaked in water. M. lewisii is a rhizomatous perennial, forming dense clumps along streambanks and in wet, boggy ground in the subalpine zone.
Source: npn.rngr.net