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Meadow-foam

Limnanthes hybr

Limnanthaceae
Annual
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Limnanthes hybrida, commonly known as Meadow-foam, is an annual ornamental plant from the Limnanthaceae family. It thrives in full sun with medium water needs and is suitable for a wide range of USDA zones, from 2 to 11. This plant grows to a height of 0.2–0.3 meters and blooms profusely from May to August with white and cream-colored flowers. It prefers loamy or sandy soils. It is not fragrant but attracts pollinators and is non-toxic. It is an annual plant.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Height

0.2–0.3 m

Spread

0.2–0.3 m

Zones

2–11

Flower colors

Calendar
Jan
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Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
Transplanting
J
F
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A
M
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A
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N
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Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
Transplanting
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Growing Information

  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Medium
  • USDA Zones: 2–11
  • Height: 0.2–0.3 meters
  • Soil: Loamy, sandy

Blooming Period

  • Months: May, June, July, August
  • Colors: White, cream
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