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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:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.