Mimulus ringens, or Monkey Flower, is a 2-3 foot hardy perennial for wet meadows and watersides. Monkey Flower is a long summer bloomer with bright violet flowers preferring moist to wet rich soils in part to full sun. Be sure to give Monkey Flower room with little competition.  

Light: Sun-Part Sun
Soil moisture: Moist-Medium
Height: 2′
Bloom time: June-July
Color: Blue

Mimulus ringens, Monkey Flower