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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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