Limnanthes douglasii
poached egg flower
A popular, spreading annual to 15cm in height, with finely divided bright, yellow-green leaves and bearing masses of open bowl-shaped yellow flowers with white-tipped petals, in summer and autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Limnanthaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Limnanthes are low-growing annuals with pinnately divided leaves and cup-shaped, 5-petalled flowers in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun. May be grown as green manure; see our video for advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring or autumn, protect autumn sowings from frost
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- hanging basket
- Rock garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Bedding
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Limnanthes douglasii
poached egg flower
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