SNAPDRAGON

Plant Name: Snapdragon
Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus — Garden Snapdragon
Type: Short-lived perennial; usually grown as an annual
Mature Height: 6–36 in, depending on variety
Mature Spread: 6–12 in
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; approximately 1–2 gal per plant per watering, 2–3 times/week while establishing; keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves; herbaceous
Fall Color: Remains green during cool weather; may die back after frost
Flower Color: White, yellow, orange, pink, red, purple, and bicolored
Bloom Time: Spring through fall; strongest during cool weather
Fruit: Dry seed capsules containing numerous small seeds
Hardiness Zones: 7–10 (0°F to 40°F)
Features: Tall flower spikes; cool-season performer; wide range of colors; excellent for beds, borders, containers, and cut flowers
Additional Facts: Snapdragons prefer cool temperatures and often perform especially well as fall, winter, and spring flowers in mild climates. They can tolerate light frost but generally decline during sustained summer heat.