Douglas' meadowfoam

  • Product number: 536400
  • Origin: Northwestern America
  • Latin: Limnanthes douglasii

This dainty plant originally grows in wet grasslands of California and Oregon, so it likes a good drink... The flowers are buttercup yellow in the center and white on the outside, a cheerful, diligent, creeping bloomer. The flower is very popular with bees and blooms all summer. Height 15 cm.

Names:
Latin: Limnanthes douglasii
Dutch: Gebakken Eitjes (Fried Eggs)
Also known as: Gele Moerasbloem (Yellow Marsh Flower)
English: Poached Egg Plant, Douglas' Meadowfoam

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Sowing method: April-June at the destination or in trays. An easily germinating plant with fine seeds. Mix the seeds with fine, dry silver sand to achieve good distribution. Rake in the seeds and keep the soil moist (cover with a cloth or bag).

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • Peaty
  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Buttercup yellow in the center and white on the outside
  • Origin: Northwestern America
  • Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Bees
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Limnanthes douglasii
  • Dutch: Fried Eggs
  • Also known as: Yellow Loosestrife
  • English: Poached Egg Plant, Douglas' Meadowfoam
  • All year round

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