Indulge in the vibrant beauty of Limnanthes douglasii, known as Douglas' Meadowfoam or the Poached Egg Plant. This fast-growing, spreading bushy annual forms a cheerful yellow and white floral carpet throughout the summer. Its charming 1 inch, cup-shaped yellow flowers, decorated with white petal tips resemble a ‘poached egg’, making it a favorite among gardening enthusiasts. Often described as insect magnets, they lure pollinating insects and are highly popular with bees. Seated on slender stalks above a glossy, fern-like foliage of yellow-green leaves, they bloom to perfection. The plant can spread up to 30 inches, creating an attractive and striking carpet of shiny green leaves and fragrant flowers. Respected recipient of the renowned Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, this plant variety thrives best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Whether it's for beds, borders, city, cottage, or prairie gardens, or even containers, this beauty leaves a mark everywhere. Native to California and Oregon, this self-seeding plant variety is virtually free from pests and diseases. Immerse in the joy of gardening with this beautiful, long-blooming annual.
