Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Morocco
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
10 - 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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Purple, Lavender
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
Light Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Groundcover
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Toadflax
malva neglecta
In German
Toadflax
malva neglecta
In French
Toadflax
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Toadflax
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Toadflax
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Linária
malva neglecta
In Polish
Toadflax
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Toadflax
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Malveae
Season and Care of Toadflax and Common Mallow
Season and care of Toadflax and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Common Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Toadflax and Common Mallow Physical Information
Toadflax and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Common Mallow are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Toadflax and Common Mallow
Care of Toadflax and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.