Mimulus luteus
Gauklerblume
Common names: Yellow Gauklerblume
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Description
Mimulus luteus, commonly known as the Gauklerblume or Yellow Gauklerblume, is a perennial herb that produces bright yellow, often speckled with red, funnel-shaped flowers from June to September. Native to South America, it has naturalized in moist habitats in temperate regions. It thrives best along wet pond edges, in shallow water, or in consistently damp beds, where it forms dense, carpet-like clumps over time. The plant is non‑poisonous and is well suited for naturalistic water gardens and family beds.
Care instructions
Plant in a sunny to partially shaded spot with constantly moist to wet soil, such as directly beside a pond or in a shallow water zone up to 5 cm deep. Water regularly in drier sites, as the plant tolerates little drying out. Remove spent flowers continuously to encourage prolonged blooming and maintain compactness. In winter, a light mulch layer protects the plant in mild climates; in harsher regions, overwinter it in a frost‑free, moist area. In spring (around mid‑April, week 16), dense clumps can be divided to produce new plants.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
moist, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
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