Monkey Musk, Yellow monkey-flower

Mimulus luteus

Physical Characteristics

Mimulus luteus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. 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.

Distribution

S. America - Chile. Naturalized in Britain.

Habitats

Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[105, 257]. Eaten as greens[257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known