Blue Toadflax

Common name: Blue Toadflax

Scientific name: Nuttallanthus canadensis

Dimensions:
    Flower: 1/4-1/2" (6-13 mm) long
    Plant height: 6-24" (15-60 cm)

Blooming period: May-September

Habitat: Open, dry or rocky places, sandy fields

Description: Light blue to purple flowers with a white palate on a 3-lobed lower lip under a 2-lobed upper lip. Flowers alternate in an elongated cluster on a slender stem. A long, thin spur protrudes from each flower. Leaves at base form a rosette; upper leaves up to 1½" (4 cm) long, alternate, smooth, shiny. Figwort family. (July 12)