blood-drop-emlets
Also known as: monkey musk; yellow monkey flower; yellow musk
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- blood-drop-emlets (Mimulus luteus)
- Genus
- Mimulus
- Family
- Phrymaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blood-drop-emlets
Distribution map
South America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blood-drop-emlets
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blood-drop-emlets care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required - just cut back old growth at the end of the season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, very moist soil in sun or partial shade, ideal for damp beds or bog gardens
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails
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