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common toadflax
Linaria vulgaris
herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
A hardy perennial with narrow, gray-green leaves and snapdragon-like yellow flowers with orange palates. It thrives in poor, dry conditions and is excellent for borders and wild gardens.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Mediterranean, Central Asia, and temperate regions of Europe
