USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
medium
Height
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread
15 - 45 cm (6 - 18 in)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
neutral
Description
The herbaceous perennial Antirrhinum majus (garden snapdragon) bears showy, pastel yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-spring to mid autumn. This plant is upright and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses
Annual, bedding plant, border, container and cut flowers.
Special Characteristics
Birds, hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Antirrhinum majus .
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Antirrhinum majus (garden snapdragon) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
