Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Morocco
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
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
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Toadflax
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Toadflax
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Toadflax
Épazote
In Spanish
Toadflax
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Toadflax
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Linária
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Toadflax
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Toadflax
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Toadflax and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Toadflax and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Mexican Tea season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Toadflax and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Toadflax and Mexican Tea
Care of Toadflax and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.