Erythranthe tilingii

Common Names

Tiling's Monkeyflower, Subalpine Monkeyflower

Summary

tiling's monkeyflower is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to western North America from Alaska to New Mexico, forming low mats via creeping rhizomes. Stems are erect to ascending and 2–35 cm tall; leaves are opposite and oval; flowers are yellow, bilabiate, 2–4 cm long with a red-dotted throat, and the calyx is 11–15 mm long; flowering occurs July through September.

It grows in moist seeps, stream banks, and wet meadows at elevations about 1,400–3,400 m, typically in subalpine to alpine zones. Cultivation emphasizes moist, well-drained soil; propagation can be by seeds, division, or cuttings; uses include erosion control and attracting pollinators in landscapes.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

1-14 inches

Spread

12-15 inches

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full sun; tolerates partial shade to full shade.

Soil Type

Moist, wet soils along streams and wetlands

Soil Drainage

Moist to wet soils along streams, seeps, stream banks, and wet meadows.

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Time

Summer

Foliage Color

Deep green, green or red

Growth Rate

Moderate growth rate, 12–24 inches per year

Seasons of Interest

Summer and Fall

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Division (via rhizomes), Cuttings

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators