Great Purple Monkey Flower, Purple monkeyflower

Mimulus lewisii

Physical Characteristics

Mimulus lewisii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

Western N. America - Alaska to Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves and stems - raw or cooked[172].

Medicinal Uses

Poultice Poultice[172].

Known Hazards

None known