Antirrhinum majus 'Night and Day'

Also Known As

Antirrhinum 'Night And Day'
Antirrhinum majus nanum 'Night And Day'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-25"

planting zones

8b-11

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Antirrhinum majus 'Night and Day' plant details

Antirrhinum majus 'Night and Day' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with black and burgundy foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Antirrhinum majus 'Night and Day'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous black and burgundy
Mature size: 12 IN - 25 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Antirrhinum majus 'Night and Day'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The common name, also once known as Lion's Mouth, is easily understood by anyone who has pinched the throat of the flower and watched it snap shut. Plucked from the plant, it makes fanciful earings for a young girl- a fun discovery. A cottage garden classic that is best in the cooler weather of early summer and again in fall. Start indoors in February in northern areas and grow in moist, fertile organic yet well-drained soil, where they will grow and flower luxuriantly. This compact selection has midnight burgundy flowers with white throats that set off the deep color well.

By: Select Seeds

Originally introduced in 1899, this wonderful heirloom Snapdragon is making a comeback! Velvety crimson lips pucker up at the ends of the bright white throat. The flowers are held on willowy stems quite unlike modern hybrids & the fab foliage is almost black! May over-winter for repeat performance.