Photo by: Mark Hutchinson, Hernando Chapter, FNPS
Photo by: FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
Canadian toadflax
Synonym(s):
Anarrhinum canadense, Nuttallanthus canadensis
Genus species:
Linaria canadensis
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
flower
Size:
1.0 to 1.25 ft tall by .5 to .75 ft wide
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
lavender
Fruit Color:
NA
Phenology:
Germinates in late winter, blooms in spring.
Noted For:
Showy Flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
In a wildflower garden or meadow, because it's noticeable only when flowering.
Considerations:
Availability:
Specialty Provider, Seed
Propagation:
Self seeds with seeds which easily become airborne. Can be propagated by dividing the root ball. Seeds are available through the Florida Wildflowers Growers Cooperative.
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam, Lime Rock
Soil pH:
5.6 to 6.0
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators, Butterflies, Caterpillars
- Larval host to the Buckeye butterfly, Junonia coernia .
- Nectar source for bumblebees and other long tongue bees, butterflies and skippers.
Native Habitats:
Disturbed areas
Natural Range in Florida:
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