Snapdragon

Snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus

Antirrhinum
Plantaginaceae
Native Plants
Zone 49
🌱 Beginner Friendly

Snapdragons thrive in cool weather with at least six hours of sunlight and well-draining soil kept consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering through spring and fall. They are excellent bedding or container plants and perform best in temperatures between 40–75°F.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

7 – 7.5

Temperature

-20°90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama
Algeria
Argentina Northeast
Assam
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Bangladesh
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
California
Canary Is.
Connecticut
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
District of Columbia
Dominican Republic
East Aegean Is.
East European Russia

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Hummingbirds
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken May 26, 2017 by Sarah Dechamps (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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