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Mimulus alatus (Sharpwing Monkeyflower)

$10.00

Lavender flowers attract bees, particularly bumblebees. Plants prefer part shade and moist soil but can tolerate full sun as long as soils do not dry out. Tolerant of flooding and suitable for rain gardens. Host plant for the Common Buckeye Butterfly.

  • Plants will be delivered on Fridays (unless noted otherwise, check banner at top of website) to the shipping address provided at checkout.
  • Delivery is available within ~10 miles of New Orleans.
  • Orders placed on delivery day will be delivered the following week.

Lavender flowers are said to resemble a monkey’s face and attract bees, particularly bumblebees. Plants prefer part shade and moist soil but can tolerate full sun as long as soils do not dry out. Tolerant of flooding and suitable for rain gardens. Host plant for the Common Buckeye Butterfly.

  • Height: 1′-3′
  • Spread: 1′
  • Sun: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Moisture: Wet to medium
Provenance

Orleans, Washington

Size

10" Deepot, 1 gallon

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