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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 3–10Type Annual
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — annual with pink blooms; it is important to select a site with well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Scrophulariaceae

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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — annual with pink blooms; it is important to select a site with well-drained soil, image 183
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — This encourages a longer blooming season; snapdragons can provide a perennial-like annual presence in many, image 64
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — and tall varieties (30 to 48 inches); snapdragon prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, image 129
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — snapdragons grow to a height of 1 to 3 feet; and tall varieties (30 to 48 inches), image 101
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — therefore providing a delightful duration of color and textural interest in your garden
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — extending from spring through the first frost; each variant presents a striking addition to any garden, with, image 180
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — requiring at least 6 hours of direct light each day
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — requiring at least 6 hours of direct light each day, image 81
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — pink flowers in the garden; suitable for cutting gardens, image 136
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — requiring at least 6 hours of direct light each day, image 58
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Antirrhinum majus, commonly called Snapdragon, is a popular perennial often grown as an annual
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — For maximal flowering, fertilize with a balanced flower fertilizer and deadhead spent blooms promptly; antirrhinum, image 86
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — It is important to select a site with well-drained soil; extending from spring through the first frost, image 174
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — They prefer cooler climates and flourish in full to partial sunlight; deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, image 103
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — They prefer cooler climates and flourish in full to partial sunlight; deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, image 57
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — therefore providing a delightful duration of color and textural interest in your garden; annual with pink blooms
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Each variant presents a striking addition to any garden, with potential use in borders, beds, or containers
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — Blooms from late spring to fall, adding vertical interest and vivid color to borders; it features tubular, image 50
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — and tall varieties (30 to 48 inches); snapdragon prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, image 106
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — requiring at least 6 hours of direct light each day, image 173
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus) — This encourages a longer blooming season; snapdragons can provide a perennial-like annual presence in many, image 156
Antirrhinum Majus
Antirrhinum Majus
Antirrhinum Majus
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