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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) — commonly known as Summer Snapdragon; zones 9-11, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12 inches wide

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — Blooms are noted from late spring until the first frost; lavender and pink and purple and white, image 93

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — Deadheading is not necessary; ideal for borders or containers, it requires well-drained soil to prosper, image 98

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — Blooms are noted from late spring until the first frost; lavender and pink and purple and white, image 67

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — offering a long season of visual appeal and a subtle; this low-maintenance plant boasts a continuous, image 68

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — annual with lavender and pink and purple and white blooms; offering a long season of visual appeal and, image 129

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — it often reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches and can spread approximately 12 inches wide

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — Blooms are noted from late spring until the first frost

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — is a resilient perennial admired for its vibrant spikes of snapdragon-like flowers; it often reaches a height of

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — which contributes to its tidy appearance throughout the season; as Angelonia is self-cleaning

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — It boasts a robust nature; flourishing in full sun, it thrives in U.S

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — tolerating high heat and humidity with grace; valued for its upright flowering habit

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — offering a long season of visual appeal and a subtle; this low-maintenance plant boasts a continuous bloom from

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — tolerating high heat and humidity with grace; valued for its upright flowering habit, image 117

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — commonly known as Summer Snapdragon; zones 9-11, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading 12, image 79

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — offering a long season of visual appeal and a subtle; this low-maintenance plant boasts a continuous, image 120

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — lavender and pink and purple and white flowers in the garden; is a delightful perennial appreciated for its

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — offering a long season of visual appeal and a subtle

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — annual with lavender and pink and purple and white blooms; offering a long season of visual appeal and, image 77

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — it often reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches and can spread approximately 12 inches wide; which, image 63

Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — is a delightful perennial appreciated for its continuous blooming and snapdragon-like flowers, image 113

Angelonia Angustifolia

Angelonia Angustifolia

Angelonia Angustifolia

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