Mimulus luteus
yellow monkey flower
A deciduous, spreading, self-seeding perennial that grows to 30cm in height with small oval green leaves. In late spring to summer, bright yellow flowers with red or purple spots on the petals appear
Synonyms
Erythranthe lutea
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Phrymaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Spreading branched
- Genus
Mimulus can be annuals, perennials or evergreen shrubs, with paired leaves and 2-lipped tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or in the leaf axils
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, very moist soil in sun or partial shade, ideal for damp beds or bog gardens
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required - just cut back old growth at the end of the season
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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