Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
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 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
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 26, 2017 by Sarah Dechamps (cc-by-sa)
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