Product Description
Overview
Limnanthes Douglasii, commonly called the Poached Egg Plant, is a delightful annual that produces charming white and yellow cup-shaped flowers. Its bright, cheerful blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a perfect addition to any pollinator-friendly garden. This easy-to-grow plant is ideal for beginners and adds a touch of sunshine to borders, containers, and garden beds.
Key Features
- Produces stunning yellow and white cup-shaped flowers.
- Non-GMO and beginner-friendly.
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- Thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
- Excellent for borders, containers, and flower beds.
Specifications
- Common Name: Poached Egg Plant
- Scientific Name: Limnanthes douglasii
- Plant Type: Annual Flower
- Flower Color: Yellow with White Edges
- Blooming Season: Spring to Summer
- Height: 6–12 inches
- Spacing: 6–8 inches apart
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
- Germination Time: 10–20 days
- Growth Habit: Low and Spreading
- Hardiness Zones: 3–9 (USDA)
- Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Very Low
Planting & Growing Guide
- Choose a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil.
- Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost.
- Lightly press the seeds into the soil without covering them too deeply.
- Water gently to keep the soil evenly moist.
- Germination occurs in about 2–3 weeks.
- Thin seedlings once established, allowing proper airflow and growth.
