Linaria triornithophora

Also Known As

Giant Toadflax
Three Birds Flying

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Linaria triornithophora plant details

Linaria triornithophora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Linaria triornithophora

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Linaria triornithophora

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful & fun perennial giant “Toadflax” that should be more widely grown! From a dense mound of attractive blue green leaves arise 3’ x 3’ upright, branching stems topped with a gaggle of parakeet like blooms! Each 2” in size, the yellow-throated & prettily veined violet blooms sit facing outwards in whorls of three to create cool clusters to 4” across and 6” long. Long blooming beginning in late Spring. If you cut it back, it’ll bloom again in late Summer. Rich, well drained soil for a perfect plant. Can be grown in a large container!