Linaria hirta
Care, watering, light and tips for Linaria hirta on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Linaria hirta
Linaria hirta, known as linária-dos-pousios, is a small annual herbaceous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. It is characterized by its delicate yellow flowers with a spur, blooming in spring and summer. It is ideal for rockeries, path edges, or as part of a wild garden, adding a touch of natural and rustic color.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure or light partial shade for abundant flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, as it is drought-tolerant. It requires well-drained soils, preferably sandy or stony. A common mistake is overwatering, which can rot its roots, so ensure optimal drainage.
How to save a dying Linaria hirta
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves, general wilting, lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If potted, consider repotting to a larger one if root-bound.
- What kills it
- Overwatering that rots roots or lack of direct sunlight.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly by correcting watering and ensuring good sun exposure.