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Linaria purpurea Alba

Linaria purpurea Alba
Purple Toadflax

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One of the young plants measures 1.50 m (5ft) today, a column! I planted it among daylilies to create contrast and verticality, and it's a success! The stems are very abundant in leaves and small flowers, they resist perfectly in strong winds.

Boris, 10/05/2021

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Linaria purpurea Alba, with clusters of small white flowers.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Linaria purpurea 'Alba' is a lovely perennial flowering for 3 months, notable for its upright habit.

This herbaceous plant can reach 80cm (32in) in height. Its leaves are lanceolate, and the flexible stems are adorned with small flowers shaped like wolf's mouths grouped in clusters. The flowers are white and have a curved spur, they persist from June to September, and add height to your flowerbeds.

Linaria thrives in sunny locations, in light, well-drained soil. It naturalizes very easily.

Great to combine with clematis.

Linaria purpurea Alba in pictures

Linaria purpurea Alba (Flowering) Flowering
Linaria purpurea Alba (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Linaria

Species

purpurea

Cultivar

Alba

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Purple Toadflax

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Planting and care

Linaria should ideally be planted in full sun, in a sandy, fertile, light and well-drained soil, but they can tolerate almost any type of soil. This hardy perennial naturalizes easily (it self-seeds) and requires little maintenance.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, light

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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