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Linaria purpurea

Pronunciation

lin-AR-ee-uh pur-PUR-ee-uh

Common Name

Purple Toadflax

Plant Type

Perennial

Mature Size

2 - 3 ft. high and 1 ft. wide

Water Requirements

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Bees
Butterflies

Flower Color

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Linaria is an old friend that asks for little and gives much. This plant makes a great filler, especially in a young garden. The flowers are small, but the plant is large with many blooming branches. Sunset recommends planting these plants in mass for maximum impact.

The big drawback to Linaria is that it reseeds. The seedlings are easy to spot and pull out. If you deadhead the flowers and mulch your soil regularly you will cut down on the amount of reseeding.

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