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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.320.050 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Linaria alpina |
| Common name : Alpine Toad-flax |
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| A sprawling or scrambling alpine plant, this forms a low carpet of narrow, light-green leaves. Small snapdragon-like violet-purple flowers have a contrasting golden-orange lip, appearing over many weeks during the summer. Plants form a deep root and resent being moved. A biennial or short-lived perennial, this will self-seed where happy without becoming a weed. Particularly happy growing in a sunny gravel garden or alpine scree, but also useful for edging the sunny and dry border. Needs good drainage in winter. Not a good choice for regions with hot and humid summers.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Orange
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Edging
Massed
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
10-20 cm
4-8 inches
Spread
15-30 cm
6-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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