Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Morocco
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Toadflax
Red Buckeye
In German
Toadflax
Red Buckeye
In French
Toadflax
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Toadflax
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Toadflax
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Linária
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Toadflax
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Toadflax
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Toadflax and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Toadflax and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Toadflax and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Toadflax and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Toadflax and Red Buckeye
Care of Toadflax and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.