Mimulus guttatus Yellow monkey flower (Scrophulariaceae)

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Mimulus guttatus
Yellow monkey flower
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The Mimulus guttatus plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to Mexico. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow monkey flower.

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Latin Name:  Mimulus guttatus
Common Name:  Yellow monkey flower
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  Fisch. ex DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Streams and wet places below 3000 metres[187]. Banks of streams in Britain, where it appears quite native[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers rather moist places such as damp borders, margins of streams and boggy spots[1, 111]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Thrives in full sun so long as the soil does not dry out[200], otherwise it is best grown in partial shade[187]. Grows well in shallow water, but it can be invasive[200]. Hardy to at least -20°c[187]. There is some confusion over the naming of this plant, the entry on edibility may refer to M. luteus, which is closely related to this species.

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