tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post6017584444428454231..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Help With a Plant Identification: Linaria Purpurea, aka Toadflaxtinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-47048171529026433312009-06-09T08:07:06.811-05:002009-06-09T08:07:06.811-05:00I can't leave well alone it sure looks a lot ...I can't leave well alone it sure looks a lot like an angelonia to me. check this link out http://courses.missouristate.edu/clydettealsup/horticulture/AlsupVarietyTrial/2006/Angelonia_Serena_Purple.htmislandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-79025108031178930462009-06-08T09:47:52.812-05:002009-06-08T09:47:52.812-05:00That's funny, I knew it was called Linaria but...That's funny, I knew it was called Linaria but not Toadflax. Usually it's the opposite, I might know the common name but not the botanical! I've always wanted it for its height and seemingly carefree habit. I think it does tend to get a little weedy in some climates, though. I already have a lot of those type of plants! Isn't it great how you can just launch a question out there Karenhttp://greenwalks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-37338130006579824252009-06-06T16:58:04.943-05:002009-06-06T16:58:04.943-05:00I think this may be the variety 'Canon Went...I think this may be the variety 'Canon Went'; JL Hudson has seeds. They did pretty well in semi-shade for me. I've also grown a white Linaria purpurea but can't remember its cultivar name. The common toadflax (butter and eggs), which I love, is L. vulgaris. Now for the solving of this mystery: which toads and why did they want flax?Pomona Belvederehttp://www.tulipsinthewoods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-44517579331559332512009-06-06T10:17:25.260-05:002009-06-06T10:17:25.260-05:00I agree it's toadflax Tina. Beautiful, isn...I agree it's toadflax Tina. Beautiful, isn't it? I started it from seed years ago and as I remember it germinated easily. If you want more, maybe you could collect the seeds? I'm glad you're back ~ we missed you!Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88833773505001588102009-06-05T22:44:02.168-05:002009-06-05T22:44:02.168-05:00Linaria maroccana is called toadflax here - not su...Linaria maroccana is called toadflax here - not sure if it's the same but they look almost identical except for the blooms. They don't do well in hot weather, so I couldn't grow them.<br />I like those purplish blooms!Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8209929332861880212009-06-05T20:44:18.633-05:002009-06-05T20:44:18.633-05:00Welcome home, Tina!
That sure is a pretty plant. I...Welcome home, Tina!<br />That sure is a pretty plant. It looks so dainty.My Mother's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650111954885067729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-26536405025440818742009-06-05T17:42:20.539-05:002009-06-05T17:42:20.539-05:00Welcome back to home sweet home,Tina.
Mngarden/do...Welcome back to home sweet home,Tina.<br />Mngarden/donnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-67774115737632757352009-06-05T15:58:56.202-05:002009-06-05T15:58:56.202-05:00Well I see you have identified the plant. I like i...Well I see you have identified the plant. I like its looks to be sure.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping at my new flower blog. I am happy that you liked it.<br /><br />Our Flower PotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29810204735226017312009-06-05T14:29:39.893-05:002009-06-05T14:29:39.893-05:00Hi...I am Debbie from Blueberryplains....I follow ...Hi...I am Debbie from Blueberryplains....I follow Dawn...you might know me from her? I just found a site about this flower. It is http://www.floralimages.co.uk/plinarpurpu.htm ....if you copy this site it may help you? It would appear it is from the Figwort family. I know I have seen these in Maine somewhere! Good luck with it....very pretty!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324773183766269250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-71914759052576065252009-06-05T11:07:47.869-05:002009-06-05T11:07:47.869-05:00It's a cute little plant. I'll have to kee...It's a cute little plant. I'll have to keep an eye out for it, as it looks like a good shade garden candidate. Thanks for the introduction and thanks Joy for IDing it.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-69749057989166510892009-06-05T10:21:49.195-05:002009-06-05T10:21:49.195-05:00Well, I read about it on Joy's post first...th...Well, I read about it on Joy's post first...that's how I ended up coming here! I am going to Maine the end of July (to my husband's family's cottage on the lake)...I will have to look for this to see if I can take any home with me! In fact, I've never looked for plants during our Maine visits! That is going to change this year!! JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-18695186062025901232009-06-05T10:19:19.132-05:002009-06-05T10:19:19.132-05:00Sorry Linda & Tina, but I don't have this ...Sorry Linda & Tina, but I don't have this plant. Glad you were able to get an id on it. Pretty blooms. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78004112207561988012009-06-05T10:16:48.953-05:002009-06-05T10:16:48.953-05:00Hallo girls!
Was just passing by and saw the foto ...Hallo girls!<br />Was just passing by and saw the foto - Linnarea purpurea in latin - you can find it in white, blue or pink.<br />Have a nice day - best whishes from Sweden/IngerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-46018441707917668522009-06-05T09:58:22.959-05:002009-06-05T09:58:22.959-05:00It looks just like the toadflax that is just begin...It looks just like the toadflax that is just beginning to bloom in my garden now. I was just taking pictures of it last night. MIne was only labeled as toadflax too. It has begun to reseed around and making it even better looking the bigger the area it covers. If I deadhead mine it will bloom for quite awhile.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-16965585489087892072009-06-05T09:53:35.795-05:002009-06-05T09:53:35.795-05:00The Toadflax is lovely -- I really like that flowe...The Toadflax is lovely -- I really like that flower form.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-77530107527007743542009-06-05T09:33:55.937-05:002009-06-05T09:33:55.937-05:00Oh darn I am just not with it this morning....when...Oh darn I am just not with it this morning....when I said lavendar I meant Heather.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78350657028338547732009-06-05T09:32:48.472-05:002009-06-05T09:32:48.472-05:00Forgot but am glad you got home safe and sound and...Forgot but am glad you got home safe and sound and had a good time.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-77497278706777341372009-06-05T09:31:39.315-05:002009-06-05T09:31:39.315-05:00Not sure what it is but it does look like a plant ...Not sure what it is but it does look like a plant that grows pretty much wild in Maine but mostly in large clumps near or in swamp areas. I have no idea what the name of what I am thinking of is and Nana always wanted to know also. When I first looked I thought it was lavendarJean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-10523884720661814822009-06-05T09:08:01.926-05:002009-06-05T09:08:01.926-05:00Hi Welcome home! There is also a tour of the hew...Hi Welcome home! There is also a tour of the hewett's garden on Saturday...they own a fab garden center outside of Brentwood.<br /><br />The toad flax that was given to me has very fine leaves with yellow flowers. gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49053407208636237792009-06-05T09:05:10.473-05:002009-06-05T09:05:10.473-05:00Welcome Back Tina! Cannot believe you all drove th...Welcome Back Tina! Cannot believe you all drove through the night! I dont like night driving as there is nothing to view plus the thought of a deer running out in front of the car scares the dickens out of me... <br /><br />Am glad you got to Camerons garden. Can't wait to hear about it... <br /><br />Toad flax, I like the name of it as toads are welcome in my garden!<br /><br />Raining againSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-43787077982903584532009-06-05T08:44:50.124-05:002009-06-05T08:44:50.124-05:00Welcome back, Tina. Glad you & family are home...Welcome back, Tina. Glad you & family are home safe.<br />This plant looks familiar but I don't know anything about it.lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-74549468003828014262009-06-05T08:41:01.685-05:002009-06-05T08:41:01.685-05:00looks like my Lavendellooks like my LavendelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485472302774976230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-85990361533108596992009-06-05T08:40:17.309-05:002009-06-05T08:40:17.309-05:00I like everything blue and purple. Theses plants p...I like everything blue and purple. Theses plants provide vertical effect and their fine foliage let see through and see other plants. Nice. Thank you Tina!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-20003765845454301862009-06-05T08:30:50.178-05:002009-06-05T08:30:50.178-05:00Aren't garden bloggers the best?! I saw that ...Aren't garden bloggers the best?! I saw that Joy had identified this and even posted an image before I had a chance to read your post. I'd love to grow this, too, if it likes shade. I hope you'll let us know, though, if it does turn out to be invasive. I've already got enough lamium threatening to take over the shade garden:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25595963023335883082009-06-05T08:16:15.579-05:002009-06-05T08:16:15.579-05:00Hi Tina, glad to know you're back! Those bloom...Hi Tina, glad to know you're back! Those blooms are really pretty!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.com