Overview
Linaria purpurea is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Linaria, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Linaria purpurea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, wildflower meadow, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Linaria purpurea or purple toadflax is a purple-flowered plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae, endemic to central and southern regions of Italy including Sicily.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Linaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Linaria purpurea size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Linaria purpurea
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Linaria purpurea?
Linaria purpurea prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Linaria purpurea need?
Linaria purpurea grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Linaria purpurea hardy in the UK?
Linaria purpurea has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Linaria purpurea?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Linaria genus
- Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea'
- Linaria aeruginea subsp. nevadensis 'Gemstones'
- Linaria anticaria
- Linaria anticaria 'Antique Silver'
- Linaria munbyana
- Linaria pelisserianaJersey toadflax
- Linaria reticulata 'Red Velvet'
- Linaria triphylla
