Snapdragon Plant Profile
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum
majus) are a cool season annual (sometimes a tender perennial) like pansies
and violas that bloom in the shoulder seasons (early spring and late fall).
They stop blooming through the coldest part of winter, but often hold on to
their green foliage for us here in the Mid-Atlantic. They are hardy to USDA
zones 7 to 10.
Snapdragons make excellent container plants and their flowers are available in
a wide range of colors from creamy whites, oranges, and yellows to rosy pinks
and purples. They also come in a variety of heights from dwarf to mounding or
trailing to quite tall.
The common name "snapdragon", originates from the flowers' reaction
to having their throats squeezed, which causes the "mouth" of the
flower to snap open like a dragon's mouth.
They are native to the Mediterranean region and the fragrant
flowers are attractive to pollinators including hummingbirds, bumble bees, and
other large bees. The flowers have a long vase life, making them an excellent
cut flower choice as well.
Snapdragons are low-care. Just plant them in a sunny spot and make sure they do
not entirely dry out. Mulching, fertilizing, and regularly snipping off their
spent blossoms can help them stay healthy and more floriferous.
And, oh yeah, they are deer-resistant! That makes them pretty useful among
other cool-season annuals that are practically deer- and rabbit-candy. So, if
you have a bare spot in a bed or container in the cooler gardening months, think
about adding snapdragons.
Snapdragon: You Can Grow That!
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