Quick answer: Seep monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata) is native to 15 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Wet |
| Soil | Wet soil, stream edges |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Sep |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, hummingbirds, butterfly host |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Seep monkeyflower
Where is Seep monkeyflower native?
Seep monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata) is native to 15 states across the Midwest and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Seep monkeyflower bloom?
Seep monkeyflower blooms Mar-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Seep monkeyflower need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Wet. Soil: Wet soil, stream edges. Mature height: 1-3 ft.
Is Seep monkeyflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, hummingbirds, butterfly host.
Is Seep monkeyflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Seep monkeyflower is handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Seep monkeyflower?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Erythranthe guttata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Seep monkeyflower.
- Rocky Mountain iris Iris missouriensis
- Saskatoon serviceberry Amelanchier alnifolia
- Giant red paintbrush Castilleja miniata
- Upland larkspur Delphinium nuttallianum
- Common sunflower Helianthus annuus
- Scarlet monkeyflower Erythranthe cardinalis
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