Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Morocco
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-10
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Toadflax
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Toadflax
Osage Orange
In French
Toadflax
Osage orange
In Spanish
Toadflax
Osage naranja
In Greek
Toadflax
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Linária
Osage laranja
In Polish
Toadflax
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Toadflax
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Moreae
Season and Care of Toadflax and Osage Orange
Season and care of Toadflax and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Osage Orange season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Osage Orange Physical Information
Toadflax and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Osage Orange are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Toadflax and Osage Orange
Care of Toadflax and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.