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Annual Biennial

Linaria maroccana

annual toadflax

An upright annual with linear leaves and terminal racemes of 2-lipped purple, pink or white flowers in summer

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Pink White Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Linaria can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves and terminal racemes of 2-lipped flowers with conspicuous spurs

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in early sping

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

After flowering, plants can be cut back to prevent self-seeding

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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