Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Types
herbaceous annuals
Linaria vulgaris
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Toadflax
In German
Pelargonium
Toadflax
In French
pélargonium
Toadflax
In Spanish
pelargonium
Toadflax
In Greek
Pelargonium
Toadflax
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Linária
In Polish
pelargonia
Toadflax
In Latin
Pelargonium
Toadflax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Geraniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Linaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Toadflax
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toadflax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Toadflax Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Toadflax are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Toadflax
Care of Scented Geranium and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium 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.