Linaria purpurea

Also Known As

Toadflax

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 1'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Linaria purpurea plant details

Linaria purpurea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Linaria purpurea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Linaria purpurea

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clumps of slender spikes (to 3') of tiny snapdragon-like flowers in bright pinks and purples create a splash of dainty, easy-to-grow color during much of the summer; may self-sow. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

A clumping perennial. Fine narrow glaucous lance shaped foliage held on long slender erect stems. Throughout the warmer months many spires of small purple snapdragon-like flowers are produced. Self-seeds freely. Cut back old stems when finished.

By: Zephs

Summer-flowering perennial with blue-green, linear leaves and a narrow, bushy form to 3'. Racemes of purple-blue flowers with white throats appear in summer. Reseeds in favorable circumstances but not in a brutish fashion. Hardy to below 0F. Central Italy to Sicily.

By: Native Sons

You can't get any easier to grow than Linaria purpurea. Slender spikes of tiny violet-blue snapdragon-like flowers over narrow, whorled, blue-grey leaves light up many an old garden. Blooms all Summer in full sun or part shade. Fairly drought tolerant once established & it reseeds! To 3’ high & 1’ wide, it looks smashing in groupings. Native to southeastern Europe.