Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Potentilla bifurca, Potentilla biennis
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Fields, Open Forest, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-8
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Never 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Inflammation, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
POTENTILLA 'Emilie'
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Cinquefoil
In German
Toadflax
Fingerkraut
In French
Toadflax
potentille
In Spanish
Toadflax
cinquefoil
In Greek
Toadflax
Πεντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Linária
cinquefoil
In Polish
Toadflax
pięciornik
In Latin
Toadflax
cinquefoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Toadflax and Cinquefoil
Season and care of Toadflax and Cinquefoil is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Cinquefoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Cinquefoil season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Cinquefoil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinquefoil is Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Cinquefoil Physical Information
Toadflax and Cinquefoil physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Cinquefoil height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Cinquefoil are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Cinquefoil flower color:
- Cinquefoil leaf color:
Care of Toadflax and Cinquefoil
Care of Toadflax and Cinquefoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinquefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinquefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.