Licilia Violet Linaria is a Moroccan native that brings vibrant violet blooms to spring and summer gardens with minimal fuss. This compact cultivar of Linaria maroccana reaches just 18 inches tall and 8 inches wide, flowering within 42 to 56 days from seed to bloom. Direct sow it outdoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost, and you'll have delicate, colorful flowers throughout the season that attract pollinators to any sunny border.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-10
18in H x 8in W
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Violet blooms arrive quickly from seed, typically within six to eight weeks, and the plant attracts bees and other beneficial insects throughout its long flowering window from March through August. Its compact, restrained size makes it easy to fit into tight garden spaces or containers, while its preference for moderate water and full sun means it thrives in dry spells once established. The ease of direct sowing and resowing ensures continuous color without the complexity of indoor seed starting.
Licilia Violet Linaria is grown as an ornamental flower, valued for its ability to fill garden beds, borders, and containers with color from spring through summer. The violet blooms attract pollinators, making it useful in wildlife gardens and cottage gardens where supporting bees and other insects matters.
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Direct sow seeds outdoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost. In warmer areas (zones 8 to 10), you can also sow in fall to winter for winter and early spring blooms. For continuous summer color, resow seeds in mid-July to trigger bloom starting in early fall. Sprout time is 10 to 14 days under favorable conditions.
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