Great Purple Monkey Flower (Mimulus lewisii)

Family: Scrophulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Mimulus lewisii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and stems - raw or cooked. — Leaves and stems - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist areas, stream edges and wet slopes. In and along streams from moderate to high elevations. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)