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Linaria canadensis Blue toadflax (1 Page of 5) The Linaria canadensis plant species is found in N. America - Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Minnesota, Oregon, Texas and California It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Blue toadflax. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Linaria canadensis Common Name: Blue toadflax Family: Scrophulariaceae Author: (L.)Dum-Cour. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry sterile or sandy soils, often a weed in sandy loams[43].
Cultivation Notes: A very drought resistant plant once established, it thrives in a poor gravelly soil[200]. Nitrogen-rich soils produce excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowering[200]. Prefers a sunny position[200].
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