Limnanthes Douglasii Seeds - Meadowfoam Ground Cover Seed

Limnanthes Douglasii Seeds

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Groundcover Specifications

Season: Annual

USDA Zones: 5 - 10

Height: 8 inches

Width: 30 inches

Bloom Season: Mid spring to early fall

Bloom Color: Yellow with white edge

Growth Rate: Fast

Environment: Full sun

Deer Resistant: Yes

Latin Name: Limnanthes Douglasii

Planting Directions

Temperature: 70F

Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep

Soil Type: Fertile, well draind soil from sandy loam to clay

Sowing Rate: Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination occurs

Plant Spacing: 24 inches

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Care & Maintenance: Limnanthes

Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Douglasii) - Grow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds for this annual that is native to California. Limnanthes is commonly called Poached Egg Plant or Meadowfoam, and it is not only visually very striking and attractive, but it also has a very nice aroma as well. Limnanthes Poached Egg Plant is not fussy about soil, and it will easily and quickly spread, creating a low-growing, shiny, carpet. Each meadowfoam plant can spread up to 30 inches! Poached Egg Limnanthes is a very long blooming annual with a mass of charming, 1 inch clear white and lemony yellow 2-toned blooms on 8 inch stems. It easily sows its own flower seeds for next year's display. Meadowfoam plants are great as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too.

Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings. 

Beautiful & Unique Flower!

The Meadowfoam plant is great when used as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too!

Beautiful & Unique Flower!

Limnanthes Douglasii Seeds

How to Grow

Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings. You can also grow the Meadowfoam in containers. Use fertile, well drained soil from sandy loam to clay and in a spot with full sunlight. Keep the temperature below 60 degrees F, as the seeds won't germinate if the temperature is higher. Provide regular water to plants.

  • Depth: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
Limnanthes Douglasii Seeds

Groundcover Specifications

Sowing Rate: Approximately 1,000 seeds covers 20 square feet, or 3 - 4 seeds per plant.

  • Plant Spacing: 24 inches
  • Height: 8 inches
  • Width: 30 inches
  • USDA Zones: 5 - 10