Mimulus luteus

RHS Plant Profile
yellow monkey flower

Other common names

blood-drop-emlets, monkey musk, yellow musk

Synonyms

Erythranthe lutea

A deciduous, spreading, self-seeding perennial that grows to 30cm in height with small oval green leaves. In late spring to summer, bright yellow flowers with red or purple spots on the petals appear

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Botanical Details

Family
Phrymaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Mimulus can be annuals, perennials or evergreen shrubs, with paired leaves and 2-lipped tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or in the leaf axils
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
South America

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, very moist soil in sun or partial shade, ideal for damp beds or bog gardens

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pruning

No pruning required - just cut back old growth at the end of the season

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews