Seep Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata) is in the lopseed family family (Phrymaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,154 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Seep Monkeyflower: observations by month (U.S.)
About Seep Monkeyflower
Erythranthe guttata, with the common names seep monkeyflower and common yellow monkeyflower, is a yellow bee-pollinated annual or perennial plant. It was formerly known as Mimulus guttatus.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Seep Monkeyflower by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,654 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Oregon | 149 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Washington | 83 | June | Apr–Jul |
| Utah | 56 | July | May–Sep |
| Alaska | 46 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Wyoming | 44 | July | May–Jul |
| Arizona | 38 | April | Mar–Jun |
| Nevada | 34 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Montana | 17 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Colorado | 14 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Idaho | 12 | June | May–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (lopseed family)
Allegheny monkeyflower
Orange Bush Monkeyflower
Scarlet Monkeyflower
Lewis' monkeyflower
Sharpwing Monkeyflower
Red Bush Monkeyflower
Southern Bush Monkeyflower
Shy Monkeyflower
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Seep Monkeyflower?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to July.
Where is Seep Monkeyflower most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon, Washington.