Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb
Origin
Morocco
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
NASTURTIUM officinale
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Watercress
In Hindi
Toadflax
Hydrangea
In German
Toadflax
Hortensie
In French
Toadflax
Hortensia
In Spanish
Toadflax
Hortensia
In Greek
Toadflax
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Linária
Hortênsia
In Polish
Toadflax
Hortensja
In Latin
Toadflax
Hibiscus
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Toadflax and Watercress
Season and care of Toadflax and Watercress is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Watercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Watercress season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Watercress is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watercress is Neutral.
Toadflax and Watercress Physical Information
Toadflax and Watercress physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Watercress height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Watercress are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Watercress flower color: White
- Watercress leaf color: Green
Care of Toadflax and Watercress
Care of Toadflax and Watercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watercress 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 Watercress needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.