Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States
Morocco
Habitat
Rich Woods
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, White
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
Toadflax
In German
Phlox bifida
Toadflax
In French
Phlox bifida
Toadflax
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
Toadflax
In Greek
Phlox bifida
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Linária
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Toadflax
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Toadflax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Antirrhineae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
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Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Toadflax
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Toadflax season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox bifida and Toadflax Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Toadflax are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Toadflax
Care of Phlox bifida and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.