Douglas' Meadowfoam, Poached Egg Flower Limnanthes douglasii

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Botanical Name:

Limnanthes douglasii

Family:

Limnanthaceae

Genus:

Limnanthes

Species:

douglasii

Common Name:

Douglas' Meadowfoam, Poached Egg Flower

Height:
6-12 in
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: Surface sow, cover lightly with medium or vermiculite.
Other: Grows easily from seed. Plant will self-sow and could become invasive.
Short description:
Physical Characteristics : ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 6in). It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from Jul to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires moist soil.
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Limnanthes douglasii is a species of flowering plant in the meadowfoam family commonly known as poached egg plant and Douglas' meadowfoam . It is native to California and Oregon , where it grows in wet, grassy habitat, such as vernal pools and spring meadows. It can grow in poorly drained clay soils. The plant was collected by the Scottish explorer and botanist David Douglas , who worked on the west coast of America in the 1820s.
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Usda description:
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