Mimulus guttatus
This low-growing species has an abundance of tubular yellow flowers spotted with red, reminiscent in some quarters of a monkey's head.
Mimule is also known as Monkey Flower.
in bucket
Sow in trays under cold conditions. Transplant into individual cups when plants have 5 leaves. Plant out when plants are 5 cm tall, 40 cm apart in all directions. Autumn sowing is possible under the same conditions.
Mimulus prefers humid environments or riverbanks, but acclimatizes very easily in gardens, where it readily reseeds itself. It can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C.
February, March, April
May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
semi-shade, sunny
fort
clayey, humus, potting soil
wet, rich, fees, drained
Mimulus guttatus
mid-season
500 seeds
Yellow
edible
From 30 to 40 cm
round
In the ruins of Rucamanque in Chile, dating back 13,000 years, the remains of 68 botanical species were discovered, including "Mimulus guttatus".
Some Amerindian peoples ate the stems and leaves, cooked or raw. The Shoshoni, Yavapai and Kawaiisu peoples also used it as a medicinal plant to treat intestinal problems, injuries and back and chest pain. It is also a species used in the Bach Flower Remedies system. See Les Élixirs Floraux du Docteur Bach, translated by Dominique Guillet.
