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Limnanthes douglasii
Also Known As
- Fried Eggs
- Meadow Foam
- Poached Egg Plant.
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 10"
- W: 30"
planting zones
- 1-11
Limnanthes douglasii plant details
Limnanthes douglasii is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Limnanthes douglasii
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: limnanthaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 30 IN wide, 10 IN tall
- Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fragrant, mat-forming, self-sowing, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Limnanthes douglasii
- USDA Zones: 1 - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Highly rewarding & a cinch to grow, our California native “Meadow Foam” is also blessed with the most delightful scent – like Narcissus! Not fussy about soil, it spreads into a low, shiny, weed– suppressing mat to 30” across. Very long blooming with a mass of charming, 1” clear white and lemony yellow 2-toned blooms on 10” stems. Superb as edging and swell in pots (at least 10” across). Reseeds! Very Showy!
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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Gardening facts about Limnanthes douglasii plant
How to Grow Limnanthes douglasii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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