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Antirrhinum majus

Snapdragon

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This annual will grow 1'-3' tall and has dark green leaves accented by red, orange, yellow, pink, and white flowers.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.