Snapdragon

Antirrhinum Majus

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Overview

Antirrhinum majus, commonly called Snapdragon, is a popular perennial often grown as an annual. It features tubular, two-lipped flowers in a variety of hues and can reach 1-3 feet in height. Snapdragon prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Blooms from late spring to fall, adding vertical interest and vivid color to borders. Hardy to USDA zone 7. Deadheading encourages prolonged flowering. Suitable for cutting gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Antirrhinum majus, commonly called Snapdragon, is a popular perennial often grown as an annual

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Recognized for their capability to reseed

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — snapdragons can provide a perennial-like annual presence in many gardens.<br><br>Typically

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — snapdragons grow to a height of 1 to 3 feet

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — They prefer cooler climates and flourish in full to partial sunlight

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Blooms from late spring to fall, adding vertical interest and vivid color to borders

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Deadheading encourages prolonged flowering

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae

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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — with stalks densely packed with buds that bloom into an impressive display

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Recognized for their capability to reseed

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — snapdragons can provide a perennial-like annual presence in many gardens.<br><br>Typically

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — snapdragons grow to a height of 1 to 3 feet

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — They prefer cooler climates and flourish in full to partial sunlight

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Blooms from late spring to fall, adding vertical interest and vivid color to borders

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Deadheading encourages prolonged flowering

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Suitable for cutting gardens

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Antirrhinum majus, commonly called Snapdragon, is a popular perennial often grown as an annual

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Snapdragon prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — It features tubular, two-lipped flowers in a variety of hues and can reach 1-3 feet in height

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — therefore providing a delightful duration of color and textural interest in your garden

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — annual with pink blooms

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — This encourages a longer blooming season

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — For maximal flowering, fertilize with a balanced flower fertilizer and deadhead spent blooms promptly

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — extending from spring through the first frost

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — and tall varieties (30 to 48 inches)

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — pink flowers in the garden

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — It is important to select a site with well-drained soil

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Each variant presents a striking addition to any garden, with potential use in borders, beds, or containers

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — When incorporating snapdragons into your landscape design

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — requiring at least 6 hours of direct light each day

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Recognized for their capability to reseed; annual for full or half

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — with stalks densely packed with buds that bloom into an impressive display; pink flowers in the garden

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