• A close-up of Erythanthe lewisii (Monkey Flower) showcasing its vibrant pink petals with a delicate, velvety texture. The flower's bright yellow throat is dusted with fine hairs, contrasting against the rich green foliage in the background.
  • A compact Erythanthe lewisii (Monkey Flower) plant covered in bright green, needle-like leaves. Scattered among the foliage, small magenta flowers with deep pink petals and golden centers bloom, adding a striking pop of color to the dense greenery.
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Erythanthe lewisii - Monkey Flower

Erythanthe lewisii - Monkey Flower

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Monkey Flower is a vibrant, moisture-loving perennial with bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers marked by a sunny yellow throat. Blooming from mid-summer into early fall, its showy, nectar-rich blooms are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Soft, green, lance-shaped leaves grow along upright, branching stems, forming a lush, compact habit that brings bold color and life to damp areas.

Thriving in consistently moist soils, it is ideal for rain gardens, riparian plantings, wet meadows, and boggy sites. Found in alpine seeps, streambanks, and wet mountain meadows, this hardy bloomer adds long-lasting vibrancy and pollinator support to both rural and urban native plantings. Though beautiful and ecologically valuable, it is not strongly deer-resistant.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Beginner
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Fast
Age to First Bloom: 1

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important InformationĀ - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 25

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Moist
  • Loam
  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly

Height

  • Under 12"
  • 12" - 24"

Width

  • Under 12"

Bloom Colour

  • Pink

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • Low

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Moderate

Distribution Info

Monkey Flower is native to BC and AB in Canada and is widely distributed in the western U.S.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Indigenous peoples used Erythanthe lewisii as anĀ anti-inflammatory poultice for burns, rashes, and insect bites, while crushed leaves were applied to cuts, sores, and bruises for wound healing. Some Indigenous groups used infusions to reduce stress and anxiety, and though not toxic, excessive consumption may cause digestive discomfort.