Toadflax
Toadflax
Linaria
Plant family
Wegerichgewächse (Plantaginaceae) (Plantaginaceae)
Season Overview
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Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Seeding distance
20 cm
Row spacing
20 cm
Seeding depth
0 cm
Instructions
Description
Flax weeds belong to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). There are 100-150 species. The flowers are found in yellow, pink, purple and white. They are annuals, biennials, or perennials and can grow creeping, upright, hanging, or prostrate. Insect friendly. They are grown as ornamental and medicinal plants.
Origin:
Mostly from the Mediterranean region, but also in the temperate areas of Europe.
Growing tips
Sow flat and thin. Semi-shaded locations are also suitable. Germination at 18 - 23 ° C after 10 - 20 days. Cut off flowered parts of the plant. Propagation by seeds or cuttings. Some species also self-seed. Not susceptible to pests and diseases.
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
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