Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Morocco
Mexico, Central America
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Annual
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
African Marigold
In Hindi
Toadflax
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Toadflax
Studentenblume
In French
Toadflax
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
Toadflax
caléndula africana
In Greek
Toadflax
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Linária
marigold africano
In Polish
Toadflax
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Toadflax
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Tageteae
Season and Care of Toadflax and African Marigold
Season and care of Toadflax and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and African Marigold season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and African Marigold Physical Information
Toadflax and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and African Marigold are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Toadflax and African Marigold
Care of Toadflax and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.