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    • Photo of Limnanthes douglasii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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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

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    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

    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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    Limnanthes vinculans

    aka Sebastopol Meadowfoam

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Limnanthes vinculans close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Limnanthes douglasii ssp. sulphurea

    aka Limnanthes douglasii var. sulphurea, Pt. Reyes Meadow Foam

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Limnanthes douglasii ssp. sulphurea flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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