
Details
A great choice for field-cut snaps, or in the back of a flower bed to provide tall, upright and brilliant color all season long. This mix features a color spectrum in shades of pinks and yellows. The flowers emit a rich, spicy scent you will love in the garden or the vase! Children enjoy "snapping" the flowers that look like tiny dragon mouths - and hummingbirds love visiting and sipping the nectar from the flowers. The plants withstand light fall frosts, and occasionally overwinter, even here in Michigan!
Snapdragon flowers can also be used as a colorful garnish in salads, desserts and drinks. The flavor is floral and slightly bitter, so use sparingly.
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 | Bright Yellow, Fuchsia (Red-Purple), Magenta (Pink-Purple), Pale Pink, Pale Yellow, Pink |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
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 |