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Scrophulariaceae
ANTIRRHINUM majus
Common Snapdragon , Greater Snapdragon, Snapdragon
Commonly grown as an annual, snapdragon is actually a short-lived perennial that originates from southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean. In northern climates it is commonly grown as warm season bedding plant, and in southern areas, with excessively hot, humid summers and mild winters, it is an excellent winter annual
This old-fashioned, clump-forming bedding plant has medium green, lance-shaped leaves. From summer to fall it bears upright spikes of distinctly lipped flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon”, though some cultivars have open, lipless flowers. Blooms come in shades of white, red, pink, yellow, purple and orange, depending on the cultivar. There are literally hundreds of selections to include the bronze-leaved, red-flowered ‘Black Prince’ and dwarf, spreading members of the Magic Carpet series.
Easy to grow and sun-loving, snapdragons grow best in sharply-drained fertile garden soil. They flower best if spent flower spikes are removed and plants are fed regularly. When weather is very hot they may cease from blooming for a spell. Enjoy these fine bedding plants in containers and mixed beds and borders. Tall snapdragons make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers.
12 - 1
9 - 11
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Tender Perennial
Full Sun
6"-48" / 15.2cm - 121.9cm
6"-24" / 15.2cm - 61.0cm
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Fast
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Brown
Green
Yes
No
Single
Medium
Matte
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
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