Purple toadflax
Botanical name
Linaria purpurea
Family
Plantaginaceae
Details
Native to Italy. Naturalised in many locations, spreading readily on stony waste ground. Long-lasting flowers which are very attractive to bees.
Diameter
1.00
Forest layer
herbaceous
Height (m)
0.3 - 0.7m
Flowers
Purple
Perennial
Related
Beneficial insects
Insects play an import role in the health of our gardens and the wider ecosystem. By creating a conducive environment we can encourage the tiny helpers to hang around. Insects prey on others, pollinate plants, are food for birds and generally add to the richness, complexity and diversity of a healthy ecosystem.
