Linaria purpurea
Purple Toadflax
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Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea) - Description
Linaria purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common name purple toadflax. It is native to Italy, but it can be found growing wild as an introduced species in parts of western North America, including California, western Washington, and British Columbia, and it is cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea) - Blooming
Blooms irregular, 2-lipped flowers in white, pink, red, purple, orange, or yellow between spring and fall.
Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea) - Growth
Annuals, biennials, and herbaceous perennials. Toadflax plants do well in full sun or light shade. Plant height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to about 3 ft. Tall plants work well in a herbaceous border. Can also naturalize in stony soil or in a gravel garden. Small plants make nice additions to a rock garden, scree bed, or wall crevice. Less hardy plants should be grown in a cool greenhouse.
Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea) - Planting
Propagate annuals from the seed in early spring. Sow directly into the ground. Annuals self-seed a high rates. Sow perennials in containers in a cold frame in early spring. Be gentle when planting out. Can also propagate perennials by division or from basal softwood cuttings in spring.
Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea) - Pest
Aphids and flea beetles. Linaria is also prone to anthracnose, white smut, and downy mildew.
Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea) - Interesting facts
Linaria is native to temperate regions in the Northern hemisphere. They occur most in the Mediterranean in dry, sunny areas. They can grow in scree.
Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea) - Soil and irrigation
Plant requires moderate waterings. Does best in sandy soil that is medium rich, light, and well-draining.
