Linaria, Dwarf Snapdragon, Fairy Snapdragon, Malling Toadflax 'Summer Skies'

Chaenorhinumoriganifolium

Genus
Chaenorhinum (kee-nor-RYE-num)
Species
origanifolium (or-ig-an-if-OH-lee-um)
Synonym
Chaenorrhinum origanifolium
Linaria origanifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Campobello, South Carolina

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | positive

Wonderful plant for hanging baskets and also as a groundcover. Since purchase in early April, it has bloomed non-stop, still in full blo...Read More

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