POACHED EGG PLANT

Limnanthes douglassi


TYPE OF PLANT: [HOVERFLY & BEE & BUTTERFLY NECTAR PLANT]


Habitat: Good Edging plant. Also used in hanging baskets and tubs. Sunny position.

Habit: Height 15 cm.

Flower Color: Yellow and white flowers> Hardy annual but self seeds. Flowers most of summer.

Planting Time: Sow in September for May/June flowering, or in March for June/August flowering. Sow in flowering position

. Nectar Plant for: Hoverflies, bees and butterflies. I have never seen any butterflies on mine though!


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