Limnanthes douglasii var. sulphurea

$5.47

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Point Reyes Meadowfoam

Point Reyes meadowfoam is a rare annual herb with sunny yellow spring flowers from March to May to the delight of bees. It is a compact (1.5 ft. tall) subspecies of meadowfoam with a distribution limited to primarily the North Coast and Central Coast regions of California.

This cheery annual is the perfect addition to container gardens, and moist meadow gardens. In the wild, it can be found in wet meadows, edges of vernal pools, and seasonal streams. In the garden, it will grow best with moist clay or loamy soil and full sun. Reseeds readily.

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Bees

Container

4", 4"S

Ecological Value

Excellent source of pollen and nectar for native bees

Historical Uses

No known historical uses.

Distribution

Central California, North Coast and Central Coast regions

Elevation

38"-488"

Habitat

Meadows, freshwater-marsh, vernal-pools

Communities

Coastal Prairie, wetland-riparian