When does Erythranthe guttata bloom?

Seep monkeyflower blooms from March through July, providing nectar for pollinators throughout spring and early summer.

What pollinators visit seep monkeyflower?

Bees and hummingbirds are the primary pollinators of Erythranthe guttata, attracted to its tubular yellow flowers.

Where is Erythranthe guttata native?

Seep monkeyflower is native to 14 western states including California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Montana, and several others across the western United States.

What growing conditions does seep monkeyflower prefer?

This plant thrives in moist to wet soils with full sun to partial sun exposure, often found near seeps, streams, and other water sources.

Is Seep Monkeyflower HOA-friendly?

Seep Monkeyflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Seep Monkeyflower

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Erythranthe guttata

Last reviewed: July 2026

Erythranthe guttata is a native wildflower found across western North America that blooms from March through July. This seep monkeyflower thrives in moist areas and attracts bees and hummingbirds with its bright yellow spotted flowers.

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

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range Chihuahuan Deserts Sonoran Basin and Range

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

When does Erythranthe guttata bloom?: Seep monkeyflower blooms from March through July, providing nectar for pollinators throughout spring and early summer.
What pollinators visit seep monkeyflower?: Bees and hummingbirds are the primary pollinators of Erythranthe guttata, attracted to its tubular yellow flowers.
Where is Erythranthe guttata native?: Seep monkeyflower is native to 14 western states including California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Montana, and several others across the western United States.
What growing conditions does seep monkeyflower prefer?: This plant thrives in moist to wet soils with full sun to partial sun exposure, often found near seeps, streams, and other water sources.
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.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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