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๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ Limnantes Yellow and White โ€“ 1g | Limnanthes douglasii | Poached Egg Flower | Bee Magnet & Ground Cover

๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ 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. 500โ€“600 seeds), youโ€™ll have enough to create a lush, blooming carpet in your garden or flower bed.


๐ŸŒฑ Key Growing Information:

  • Latin Name: Limnanthes douglasii

  • Common Names: Limnantes, Poached Egg Flower

  • Seed Quantity: 1 gram (~500โ€“600 seeds)

  • Plant Type: Hardy annual

  • Flower Color: Bright yellow center with white edges

  • Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

  • Plant Height: 15โ€“20 cm (6โ€“8 inches)

  • Spread: 20โ€“30 cm (8โ€“12 inches)

  • Growth Habit: Low, spreading ground cover

  • Sowing Time: Early spring or fall (mild climates)

  • Germination Time: 7โ€“14 days

  • Days to Bloom: 50โ€“60 days from sowing

  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil

  • Soil pH: 6.0โ€“7.5

  • Watering Needs: Moderate; keep moist until established

  • Spacing: 10โ€“15 cm between plants

  • Uses: Flower beds, edging, pollinator gardens, underplanting, borders

  • Special Features: Attracts bees and hoverflies, easy to grow, edible flowers (mild flavor), excellent ground cover

๐ŸŒผ Growing Tips:

  • Direct sow is best, as limnantes dislike transplanting.

  • Prepare a fine seed bed and lightly press seeds into the soil surface.

  • Avoid covering with too much soil; they need light to germinate.

  • Once established, plants self-sow easily for next year.

  • Great companion plant for vegetables as it attracts beneficial insects.

๐ŸŒŸ Fun Fact: The Poached Egg Flower is a favorite among organic gardeners for attracting hoverflies, which help control aphids naturally!

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