Scrophulariaceae FAMILY
Linaria canadensis
Linaria canadensis
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
1/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
HabitAnnual/Biennial
Growth—
A very drought resistant plant once established, it thrives in a poor gravelly soil[1]. Nitrogen-rich soils produce excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowering[1]. Prefers a sunny position[1].
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ[1]. An autumn sowing can also be made in areas with mild winters[1]. This sowing will produce larger plants. Cite as: Temperate Plants Database, Ken Fern. temperate.theferns.info. 2026-02-21. <temperate.theferns.info/plant/Linaria+canadensis>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. — Huxley. A. · MacMillan Press · 1992 · ISBN 0-333-47494-5 ↩︎Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
- [2]Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition — Fernald. M. L. · American Book Co.; New York · 1950 · ISBN 0442222505 ↩︎A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America.
- [3]A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. — Usher. G. · Constable · 1974 · ISBN 0094579202 ↩︎Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
- [4]The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants — Chevallier. A. · Dorling Kindersley. London · 1996 · ISBN 9-780751-303148 ↩︎An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world.