Alpine Toadflax Linaria Alpina is a short-leaved perennial or biennial alpine plant native to mountain ranges in southern and central Europe. If started indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, it is recommended to refrigerate Linaria Alpina seeds for 2-3 weeks prior sowing. Alpine Toadflax grows low to the ground, trailing and creating a beautiful carpet of succulent-like looking, green-gray foliage with narrow leaves. Linaria Alpina blooms all summer long, and masses of bright, snapdragon-like, blue-purple flowers with a contrasting golden-orange lip are eye-catching.
Alpine Toadflax is a must have plant for alpine and rock gardens, but it is also great for container plantings, edging, mass planting, and as a compact ground cover. Alpine Toadflax seeds germinate in 14-21 days, and once established Linaria Alpina is an easy to care perennial flower that grows well in full sun and sandy, well drained soil. Alpine Toadflax reseeds itself freely.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Perennial
Height: 6 Inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Environment: Sun
Soil Type: Average/Dry/Moist well-drained, pH 5.8 -7.2
USDA Zones: 3-11
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Winter/Spring (6-8 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Fall
Seed Depth: 1/8 Inch
Germination Time: 14-21 Days
