Looking for a bright and beautiful addition to your garden? Look no further than Mimulus guttatus, also known as seep monkeyflower or common yellow monkeyflower. This yellow bee-pollinated annual or perennial plant grows along the banks of streams and seeps in western North America, and its highly variable forms make it a fascinating study in evolution and ecology. You can cultivate this herbaceous wildflower in moist places such as damp borders, margins of streams or boggy spots. Plus, it grows well in heavy clay soils and thrives in partial shade. Not only is it visually stunning, but the leaves are also edible and can be used as a substitute for lettuce. Mimulus guttatus is even used in Bach flower remedies for "fear or anxiety of a known origin." Add this beautiful and versatile plant to your garden today!