Toadflax, Common
Where to grow in my garden?
 
Prefers well drained, poor soil in full sun.
Good for a flower border, rock garden or a mini meadow.
 
Flowers: July to Oct/Nov
Habitat: Grassland and hedgerow
Height: 30-80cm
Growth Type: Perennial
Position: Full sun
Soil Preference: Wide range, prefers a well-drained site.
 
 

Toadflax, Common

£5.95Price

  • Linaria vulgaris
    (Wild Snapdragon)

     

    5 Jumbo plug plants

     

    Yellow and orange snapdragon-like flowers are a good late nectar and pollen source for bumblebees, butterflies and moths.

     

    Common Toadflax also attracts several species of moth including the aptly named Toadflax Pug Moth (Eupithecia linariata) who’s caterpillars feed on the flowers and seed pods.

     

    Advised to plant in informal groups to encourage recognition and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

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