Linaria purpurea 'Canon J Went'       0

Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)
Family: Plantaginaceae Tribe: Antirrhineae
Genus: Linaria
English name: Toadflax 'Canon J Went'
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 13 pag. 232-324. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 6 pag. 654-672. ISBN
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 2, Arne Strid. 1991 pag. 201-205. ISBN
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: bronze
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,6ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h
Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until September

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI

Experiences in the garden
27-11-13A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
24-05-18 6x Dead plant: End of life: JTz3.