About
A herbaceous perennial with an erect, branching habit, growing up to 20 to 75cm in height with blue-green, linear leaves that have a fleshy texture measuring from 1.5 to 4cm in length. The flowers are a soft, pale lilac or lavender with darker purple veins running through the petals. Each flower is two-lipped, resembling a small snapdragon, and features a characteristic long spur at the back blooming from June to September.
About the genus
Linaria can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves and terminal racemes of 2-lipped flowers with conspicuous spurs
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, light, well-drained soil in full sun. See Creating wildflower meadows for further advice
PruningFor more information see cutting back herbaceous perennials
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in early spring. Propagate by division or softwood cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews