Musk Monkey Flower, Muskflower

Mimulus moschatus

Physical Characteristics

Mimulus moschatus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.6 m (2ft 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

Western N. America - British Columbia to Montana and California. Naturalized in Britain[17].

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Young plant - boiled and used for food[257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known