Annual – Snapdragon

Snapdragon 

Botanical name: antirrhinum majus 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 8 inches – 3 ft in height with a spread of 4 inches – 1.5 ft

Bloom time:  spring – fall 

Hardy zone:  zones 7-10 

Flower color: red, pink, orange, yellow, white, purple

Foliage color:  green 

Growth rate:  reaches fully mature size in 1 growing season 

Pruning instructions: trim withered leaves and blooms as needed throughout the blooming period that lasts from spring – early winter 

Propagation methods:  propagate by seed sowing in the spring 

Landscape use:  flower gardens, container plant, boarders, mass plating 

Light needs:  6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: long-blooming periods, deer resistant, disease resistant, bioindicators for contaminated soils, valuable asset for eco-sustainability projects and phytoremediation efforts, attracts pollinators 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring after planting 

Best time to plant:  spring 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: zinnias, nasturtiums, cosmos, alyssum, petunias 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no