Garden Seeds
Pink Meadowfoam | Limnanthes douglasii ssp. rosea
by CaliforniaNativeSeeds.com · United States
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Limnanthes douglasii ssp. rosea is commonly known as Pink Meadowfoam, a delightful California native wildflower recognized for its charming pink blossoms with soft white-pink centers. It thrives naturally in wet meadows, grassy areas, and along streams,
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predominantly in the coastal and inland valleys of northern and central California. Preferring moist, well-drained clay or loamy soils in full sun to partial shade, Pink Meadowfoam is ideal for seasonal wetlands, rain gardens, and native landscaping projects designed to attract pollinators. Its low-growing, bushy habit makes it an excellent ground cover or border plant. Flowers appear in profusion, typically measuring about 1 inch across, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects to the garden. Each flower produces nutlet-like seeds that are fairly large, rounded, and spiky, making them easy to handle and sow. Height: 6-12 inches. Optimum Soil Temperature for Germination: 50°F–65°F Blooming Period: March–July. Germination: 10–30 days Sowing Depth: Surface sow; lightly press into soil. Seeds need light to germinate. Packet contains 20 organically grown seeds, untreated, non-GMO.