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๐ผ๐ Limnantes Yellow and White โ 1g | Limnanthes douglasii | Poached Egg Flower | Bee Magnet & Ground Cover
๐ผ๐ Limnantes Yellow and White โ 1g | Limnanthes douglasii | Poached Egg Flower | Bee Magnet & Ground Cover
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Brighten your garden with Limnantes (Limnanthes douglasii), also known as the Poached Egg Flower, thanks to its cheerful yellow centers surrounded by white petals. These compact, low-growing plants are incredibly easy to grow and serve as excellent pollinator attractors, especially for bees.
With 1 gram of seeds (approx. 500โ600 seeds), youโll have enough to create a lush, blooming carpet in your garden or flower bed.
๐ฑ Key Growing Information:
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Latin Name: Limnanthes douglasii
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Common Names: Limnantes, Poached Egg Flower
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Seed Quantity: 1 gram (~500โ600 seeds)
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Plant Type: Hardy annual
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Flower Color: Bright yellow center with white edges
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Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
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Plant Height: 15โ20 cm (6โ8 inches)
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Spread: 20โ30 cm (8โ12 inches)
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Growth Habit: Low, spreading ground cover
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Sowing Time: Early spring or fall (mild climates)
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Germination Time: 7โ14 days
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Days to Bloom: 50โ60 days from sowing
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
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Soil pH: 6.0โ7.5
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Watering Needs: Moderate; keep moist until established
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Spacing: 10โ15 cm between plants
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Uses: Flower beds, edging, pollinator gardens, underplanting, borders
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Special Features: Attracts bees and hoverflies, easy to grow, edible flowers (mild flavor), excellent ground cover
๐ผ Growing Tips:
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Direct sow is best, as limnantes dislike transplanting.
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Prepare a fine seed bed and lightly press seeds into the soil surface.
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Avoid covering with too much soil; they need light to germinate.
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Once established, plants self-sow easily for next year.
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Great companion plant for vegetables as it attracts beneficial insects.
๐ Fun Fact: The Poached Egg Flower is a favorite among organic gardeners for attracting hoverflies, which help control aphids naturally!
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