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Linaria alpina
Alpine Toadflax
Plantaginaceae
Height
10 -15 cm
Flower colour
purple
Flowering time
late July - August
Foliage colour
grágrænn
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, gritty
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
a bit tender, sensitive to winter wet.
Plant range
mountains in S- and Central-Europe
Linaria is a genus of around 150 species in the family Plantaginaceae. It's distribution is temperate regions in Europe, Asia and N-Africa, the majority centered around the Mediterranean.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Basal cuttings in spring.
Seed - sown January - March.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Needs a sunny spot with very well drained soil, preferably on a steep slope.
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