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Linaria purpurea (Purple toadflax)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Linaria purpurea
Other names
Purple toadflax
Genus
Linaria Linaria
Species
L. purpurea - L. purpurea is a herbaceous perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves arranged in dense whorls. It has spires of tiny, snapdragon shaped, purple flowers that are borne on tall stems in summer.
Linaria purpurea is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.
Flower
Pale-purple, Violet, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Linaria purpurea (Purple toadflax) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile, sandy soil in sun. Does not tolerate shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Linaria purpurea
Other names
Purple toadflax
Genus
Linaria Linaria
Species
L. purpurea - L. purpurea is a herbaceous perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves arranged in dense whorls. It has spires of tiny, snapdragon shaped, purple flowers that are borne on tall stems in summer.
Native to
Italy
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Pale-purple, Violet, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Linaria purpurea (Purple toadflax) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile, sandy soil in sun. Does not tolerate shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Linaria purpurea (Purple toadflax)
Linaria purpurea (Purple toadflax)
Linaria purpurea (Purple toadflax)
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