Seep Monkeyflower
Erythranthe guttata
Last reviewed: August 2026
Seep Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata) is a wetland forb found along streambanks, seeps, and moist meadows across the western United States. It produces bright yellow, red-spotted flowers from March through July in full sun to partial shade.
Seep Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
6"–36" H × 6"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 10 more states
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
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Erythranthe guttata (Yellow Monkey Flower) is a cheery native wildflower with bright yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms spotted with red dots. It grows in moist areas and creates patches of color from spring through summer, attracting pollinators to the garden.
Growing Seep Monkeyflower
Grow Seep Monkeyflower in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 6 to 36 inches tall and spread 6 to 24 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Seep Monkeyflower is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- Can look untidy if not deadheaded regularly
- May spread aggressively in ideal conditions
- Requires consistent moisture which might create maintenance expectations
Wildlife value
Yellow Monkey Flower is highly attractive to native bees and hummingbirds. Its tubular flowers provide nectar throughout its extended blooming season.
Common questions
- Where does Seep Monkeyflower typically grow?
- It grows in consistently moist to wet sites such as seeps, springs, streambanks, and wet meadows, often in full sun or light shade.
- When does Seep Monkeyflower bloom?
- Flowering generally runs from March through July, depending on elevation and local moisture conditions.
- What pollinators visit Seep Monkeyflower?
- Bees and hummingbirds are the main visitors, drawn to its tubular yellow flowers marked with red spots.
- How much water does this plant need?
- It does best with medium to consistently high soil moisture and can struggle in dry, well-drained soils.
- Is Seep Monkeyflower toxic to dogs?
- Seep Monkeyflower is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Seep Monkeyflower toxic to cats?
- Seep Monkeyflower is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- Is Seep Monkeyflower HOA-friendly?
- Seep Monkeyflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
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- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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