
Allegheny Monkeyflower
About Allegheny Monkeyflower
Mimulus ringens is a rhizomatous, upright perennial. It is best grown in part shade. It's host plant for the Common Buckeye and Baltimore Checkerspot butterflies.
Taxonomy
Mimulus ringens
Mimulus
Phrymaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Allegheny monkeyflower and square-stemmed monkeyflower

How to care for Allegheny Monkeyflower

How often to water your Allegheny Monkeyflower

every 9
Allegheny Monkeyflower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Allegheny Monkeyflower in your home

a window
Allegheny Monkeyflower love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Allegheny Monkeyflower does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Allegheny Monkeyflower in your home š”.

How to fertilize Allegheny Monkeyflower

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Allegheny Monkeyflower after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Allegheny Monkeyflower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Allegheny Monkeyflower prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Allegheny Monkeyflower requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Allegheny Monkeyflower does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Allegheny Monkeyflower should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Allegheny Monkeyflower grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Allegheny Monkeyflower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Allegheny Monkeyflower
Allegheny Monkeyflower
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
