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Features
Family
Plantaginaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae) Plantain family, includes statice, armeria, plumbago, snapdragon, penstemon, veronica, and toadflax.
Native
Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and West Asia
Life Cycle
Usually grown as an annual, though perennial in USDA zone 5 and warmer.
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Heaviest in cool weather
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
About Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
1 ½" flowers in an ombre shade of bright orange that blends into a deep pink.
Planting Snapdragon
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 1/2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 10 – 15 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom. |
| Special Sowing | Light aids germination; press seed into soil surface. Water gently or mist so as not to disturb the seed. When starting indoors, cover seed containers with clear plastic wrap to help retain moisture. Once seedlings emerge, remove the plastic wrap. |
| Special Care | Once flowers have over 4 sets of leaves, trim plants (pinching) to just above the 3rd set of leaves to encourage branching. Although you won't have blooms for a couple of weeks, when you do, the plants will be bushier with a lot more flowers. Cutting back spent flower stalks will encourage fall blooming after primary late spring/early summer bloom. Snapdragons reseed, so cut off spent blooms if reseeding is not desirable. Since snapdragons are susceptible to rust, a foliage disease, avoid wetting the leaves when watering. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems that have about half of the bottom flowers open. Change vase water frequently. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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