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Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went' (purple toad-flax) bears bright pink blossoms during early summer to early autumn. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container and cut flowers.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.