Linaria, Dwarf Toadflax, Dwarf Baby Snapdragon 'Fantasy Speckled Pink'

Linariamaroccana

Genus
Linaria (lin-AR-ee-uh)
Species
maroccana (mar-oh-KAN-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sitka, Alaska

Livermore, California

San Antonio, Texas

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Livermore, CA | April 2010 | positive

The Fantasy series is a great improvement on the species, Linaria maroccana. In my area, it is a winter to spring annual. The seed is q...Read More

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