Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Plantaginaceae · Annual
Snapdragons produce charming, upright spikes of brightly colored, 'dragon-mouthed' flowers that are delightful for cutting and attracting pollinators. They offer continuous bloom and whimsical appeal to the garden.
- · Plant in full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil.
- · Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage new blooms.
- · Taller varieties may benefit from staking in windy areas.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 7-10 (grown as annual elsewhere)
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low-moderate
- Type: Annual
- Mature size: 0.5-3 ft tall · 0.5-1 ft wide
- Bloom season: Spring to fall · Various (pink, red, orange, yellow, white, purple)
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Tender (can tolerate light frost)
- Heat tolerance: Good (may slow bloom in peak heat)
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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