Mimulus lewisii Great purple monkey flower (Scrophulariaceae)

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

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Latin Name:  Mimulus lewisii
Common Name:  Great purple monkey flower
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Moist areas, stream edges and wet slopes[172]. In and along streams from moderate to high elevations[60].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers rather moist places such as damp borders, margins of streams and boggy spots[1]. 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]. This species tolerates slightly drier conditions than M. guttatus, it prefers a rich soil in light woodland[200]. Hardy to at least -20°c[187]. Another report says that plants are only hardy in the milder parts of Britain[233]. 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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