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Summer Snapdragon

Angelonia Angustifolia

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Overview

Angelonia angustifolia, commonly known as Summer Snapdragon, is a resilient perennial admired for its vibrant spikes of snapdragon-like flowers. Flourishing in full sun, it thrives in U.S. zones 9-11, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12 inches wide. This low-maintenance plant boasts a continuous bloom from late spring to early autumn, adding a burst of color with minimal effort. Ideal for borders or containers, it requires well-drained soil to prosper.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type Annual
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — commonly referred to as Summer Snapdragon; commonly known as Summer Snapdragon, image 112

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Plantaginaceae

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Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — zones 9-11, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12 inches wide; annual with lavender and, image 82
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — requiring minimal care once established; annual for full or half
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — It boasts a robust nature
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — commonly referred to as Summer Snapdragon; commonly known as Summer Snapdragon, image 138
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — commonly referred to as Summer Snapdragon; commonly known as Summer Snapdragon
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — It boasts a robust nature; flourishing in full sun, it thrives in U.S, image 90
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — which contributes to its tidy appearance throughout the season; as Angelonia is self-cleaning, image 74
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — lavender and pink and purple and white flowers in the garden; is a delightful perennial appreciated, image 128
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — and requires well-drained soil to flourish; pleasing fragrance.<br><br>For landscape design purposes, image 118
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — Deadheading is not necessary
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — commonly referred to as Summer Snapdragon; commonly known as Summer Snapdragon, image 86
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — zones 9-11, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12 inches wide; annual with lavender and pink and purple
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — adding a burst of color with minimal effort; tolerating high heat and humidity with grace
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — lavender and pink and purple and white flowers in the garden
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — Blooms are noted from late spring until the first frost; lavender and pink and purple and white flowers in the
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — Valued for its upright flowering habit; blooms are noted from late spring until the first frost, image 140
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — commonly known as Summer Snapdragon; zones 9-11, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12, image 105
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — these plants are low maintenance; requiring minimal care once established, image 122
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — zones 9-11, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12 inches wide; annual with lavender and, image 134
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — requiring minimal care once established; annual for full or half, image 71
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — pleasing fragrance.<br><br>For landscape design purposes; it boasts a robust nature, image 95
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — it often reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches and can spread approximately 12 inches wide; which contributes to its
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — adding a burst of color with minimal effort; tolerating high heat and humidity with grace, image 84
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — these plants are low maintenance
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