Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not available
Linaria purpurea, Linaria maroccana, Linaria dalmatica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, hedge rows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Antiphlogistic, Astringent, Boils, cathartic, Diuretic, Enteritis, Hepatic, Homeopathy, Jaundice, Liver problems, Ophthalmic, Piles, Purgative, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
LINARIA vulgaris
Common Name
Snow Bush
Common toadflax, Yellow toadflax, Butter-and-eggs
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Butter and Eggs plant
In German
Schnee Bush
Butter und Eier Pflanze
In French
neige Bush
Beurre et œufs plante
In Spanish
nieve Bush
La mantequilla y la planta de huevos
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Βούτυρο και φυτών Αυγά
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Manteiga e Ovos planta
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Masło i jajka roślin
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Butyrum, ova , et herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Antirrhineae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Butter and Eggs
Season and care of Snow Bush and Butter and Eggs is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Butter and Eggs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Butter and Eggs season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Butter and Eggs is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butter and Eggs is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Butter and Eggs Physical Information
Snow Bush and Butter and Eggs physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Butter and Eggs height is 75.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Butter and Eggs are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Butter and Eggs flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Butter and Eggs leaf color: Light Green
Care of Snow Bush and Butter and Eggs
Care of Snow Bush and Butter and Eggs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butter and Eggs pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butter and Eggs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.