Mimulus moschatus Musk monkey flower (Scrophulariaceae)

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Mimulus moschatus
Musk monkey flower
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The Mimulus moschatus plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Montana and California. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Musk monkey flower.

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Latin Name:  Mimulus moschatus
Common Name:  Musk monkey flower
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  Dougl. ex Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Naturalized in wet places in England and Eastern Ireland[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 -15°c[200]. There are some named varieties, selected for their ornamental value[200]. All parts of the plant have a musky scent, though the form naturalized in Britain, and most cultivars, appear to be scentless[17, 200].

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