Seep Monkeyflower
Erythranthe guttata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Seep Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, 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
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.
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, backyard only.
- 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.
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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