New England Wild Flower Society

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Nuttallanthus canadensis

oldfield-toadflax, blue toadflax (Linaria canadensis)


Blue toadflax is a short-lived wildflower that needs full sun, sandy soils, and bare ground to reseed into. This plant is striking in masses during its peak bloom in early summer. Blue toadflax thrives in the toughest spots and it can transform areas that other plants struggle to survive in.

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Height: 3-30 in
Spread: 1-4 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-10


Bloom Color: Blue

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Groundcover
• Rock garden
• Massing
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Cole Campbell
Cole Campbell (c) Cole Campbell