
Details
Snapdragons are named because of the flowers’ resemblance to the face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when squeezed. This hardy annual produces spikes of pink-orange flower buds that are very striking in the garden. Snapdragons are very pretty in bouquets and bloom well even in cold weather. They will easily reseed if not deadheaded.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Antirrhinum majus |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested, Seed is poisonous if ingested |
Bloom Color | Orange, Pale Pink, Pale Yellow, Pink |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |