Yellow Monkey Flower
Mimulus 'Yellow'
Overview
Mimulus 'Yellow' or Yellow Monkey Flower is a vivacious perennial with cheerful, trumpet-shaped blooms. These bright yellow flowers, often with speckled throats, emerge in spring and persist into fall. Preferring moist, well-drained soil, it thrives in part shade to full sun. Reaching 1-2 ft in height and spreading 1-2 ft, it's ideal for borders or moist areas. Hardy in zones 3-9, this plant attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
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