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Antirrhinum majus
Also Known As
- Snapdragon
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Antirrhinum majus plant details
Antirrhinum majus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy, magenta, orange, pink, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Antirrhinum majus
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: burgundy, magenta, orange, pink, red, white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Antirrhinum majus
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Antirrhinum majus plant
How to Grow Antirrhinum majus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- red
- orange
- yellow
- magenta
- burgundy
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Antirrhinum for your garden
aka Spanish Snapdragon
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Rose Snapdragon
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Antirrhinum 'Night And Day', Antirrhinum majus nanum 'Night And Day'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-25"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
aka Antirrhinum 'Royal Bride'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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