Common Yellow Monkey flower

Overview

Common Yellow Monkey Flower (Mimulus guttatus) is a showy perennial native to North America. This aggressive spreader has a medium to low-growing, spreading habit, boasting cheerful yellow flowers throughout the summer to early fall. Its oval to oblong glossy green foliage only adds to its allure. This native perennial grows best in medium to wet soils and full sun. It is a great choice for sunny beds and edges, as well as in rock gardens, drainages, and moisture-retentive containers. Common Yellow Monkey Flower is also deer-resistant and provides great nectar to bees and butterflies.

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