Seep Monkeyflower

Erythranthe guttata

a yellow flower with red dots in the center

Photo Credit: ALAN SCHMIERER, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

yellow flowers lining a wet area in a field

Photo Credit: Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Plant Description

Seep monkeyflower is a perennial (or sometimes annual) cheerful yellow flower with red speckles in the center. It spreads vigorously through rhizomes and/or self seeding. An adorable flowering ground cover in wet to moist areas, it can be aggressive when it’s happy. Flowers support pollinators and seeds supports birds and small mammals.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb Groundcover
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist to wet
Special Uses	Annual Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms August Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Deer resistant Flowering Flowers yellow Herbaceous Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	0-2' tall