Also known as Chickweed Monkeyflower
Erythranthe alsinoides, the wingstem monkeyflower, is a delicate herbaceous perennial native to western North America, featuring charming yellow flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial shade
50% intensity
Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates if kept moist
Keep soil consistently moist
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogging
Loam, Sand, Clay
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 5-8
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures
Feed sparingly
25% intensity
Balanced liquid feed in spring
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently during hot, dry periods, especially for container-grown plants.
Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Prune lightly after flowering to encourage a bushier habit and potentially a second bloom. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems at any time to maintain a tidy appearance. Pinch back young plants to promote branching.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. Can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Division of established clumps in spring is another effective method for increasing stock.
Container-grown plants benefit from repotting every 1-2 years in spring. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
Gently loosen the roots before repotting to encourage new growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Wingstem Monkeyflower (Erythranthe alsinoides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Phrymaceae |
| Genus | Erythranthe |
| Species | Erythranthe alsinoides |
Similar in genus Erythranthe
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