Poached Egg Plant. A spreading hardy annual with glossy, bright green leaves and fragrant, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers margined white. Seeds freely. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Limnanthes douglasii
A spreading hardy annual with glossy, bright green leaves and fragrant, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers margined white. Seeds freely.
Category: Annuals
Additional information
Generic | Limnanthes |
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Species | douglasii |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Poached Egg Plant |
Flower Colour | yellow, white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Limnanthaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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