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Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Also known as: dragon flower
Cool-season flower with hinged blooms on upright spikes. Tall varieties excellent for cutting. Performs best in moderate temps.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing8–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth—
Height8–36″
Spread6–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
8–10 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
-2–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
70–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–10
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Surface sow — needs light. Pinch tips for bushier plants. Tolerates light frost. Declines in heat.
Companion Plants
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