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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:55 PM

Linaria purpurea

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Its long slender spikes of purplish blue flowers with white throats reach 3 feet tall. Narrow leaves are grayish green. Use in natural gardens or in English cottage gardens. Best in temperate northern climates, Toadflax is popular for it's spikes of bright, snapdragon-like blooms. Long-spurred flowers. They are easy to grow in full sun and sandy, well-drained soil.

    Plant Availability

     Toadflax Purple is not available for purchase at this time.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Grow in full sun and sandy, well-drained soil.

    Flower Color

    Purplish-blue

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    2 ft.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    2-3 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-10

    Soil Moisture

    Sandy, well-drained soil.

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container, Long-blooming, Showy flowers, Cut flowers, Edging, Border, Rock garden

    Bloom Time

    Late spring through early summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full to part sun

    Growth Rate

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    Seasonal Interests

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