Canon J. Went is a stunning cultivar of Linaria purpurea that brings vibrant color and architectural grace to summer and fall gardens. This heirloom variety grows 18 to 30 inches tall with a refined, upright habit, producing spikes of jewel-toned blooms from June through November. Hardy in zone 4, it thrives in full sun with moderate water and actually improves in drought conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking reliable, season-long color without fussy care.
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Full Sun
Moderate
4-4
30in H x 12in W
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Canon J. Went delivers months of continuous blooms in a single, narrow footprint, perfect for tight garden spaces or cottage-style borders where vertical interest matters. Deer steer clear of it, pollinators adore it, and once established it handles dry spells with ease. The long flowering window from early summer into late autumn means this variety earns its garden real estate through sheer persistence and color.
Canon J. Went is grown as an ornamental flowering plant for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator beds. Its tall, narrow spike form makes it valuable for adding vertical accent and color to mixed plantings and cutting gardens.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost in pots kept at 60 to 65°F. Sow seeds on the surface or just barely covered with soil. Seeds typically sprout within 7 to 21 days. If no germination appears after 3 weeks, chill the pots in a cool location for 2 to 3 weeks, then return them to warmth to break dormancy.
Set out transplants in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Harden off seedlings gradually over a week before moving them to their permanent spot.
Direct sow seeds in spring once soil can be worked. Sow on the soil surface or just barely cover with soil.
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