Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea)
Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea).
This plant is commonly known as purple toadflax.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: purple toadflax
Scientific name: Linaria purpurea
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.
They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.
Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.
But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.
Other types of Linaria to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) is a plant that grows in sand conditions. It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Linaria purpurea likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
