How to Grow Poached Egg Plant
Limnanthes Germination Information
Limnanthes is the botanical name for Poached Egg Plant
How to Sow Limnanthes: - Best sown indoors at alternating temperatures of 55 and 72°
- Expect germination in 15-20 days
- Sow at a depth of 4 times the diameter
- If sown outdoors, it is best to sow in cool soil in early spring to the same depth as if indoors
- Outdoors, germination will occur in 20 days
- If sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Limnanthes:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space them 5-6 inches apart in full sun in a moist, but well-drained soil
Soil: Soil fertility can range from good to poor with good plant growth under both conditions
Additional Care: Seeds will copiously self-sow around the garden
Appearance and Use:
Poached Egg Plant is used in rock gardens and containers. It is also a good candidate for edging material and as a denizen of the border. Plants grow either erect or spreading, from 6-12 inches high to 6 inches wide. The fragrant, abundant flowers appear from summer to autumn and attract bees and butterflies for the duration. The cup-shaped flowers are yellow with a white margin. The 2-pinnatifid leaves are glossy yellow-green, fleshy, and 2-5 inches long
About Limnanthes:
Pronunciation: lim-nan’thus dug-las’e-i
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Limnanthaceae; native to the western coast of North America
Common Name: Poached Egg Plant