Antirrhinum majus
| Scientific Name | Antirrhinum majus |
| Common Name | Snapdragon |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Habit | Herbaceous; Annual |
| Growth Form | A short-lived perennial grown as an annual. Loose and open growth habit, unless pinched to be compact a nd staked for regular cutting of straight upright spikes. Foliage color is dark green with medium texture. |
| Mature Size | Height: 1′ to 3.5′ Width: 1′ to 1.5′ |
| Flowers | Red/orange/yellow/violet/white/pink. S ingle colored or bi-colored,some with mottled coloration. Bloom time: Mid-Late Summer, Early-mid Fall. |
| Hardiness | All Zones. Can be overwintered with protection in Zone 5 to 7. Tolerates frost and grow best in cool weather. |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade/Part Sun |
| Water Requirements | Regular watering (1″ per week). Allow soil to become relatively dry between each watering bur avoid wilting. |
| Soil Requirements | Requires well drained soil. Prefers light soil, high in organic matter. |
| Other Info | Deer resistant, non-aggressive, non-invasive, not native to North America, native to Mediterranean. Fragrant. Good Cut Flowers especially the Rocket Series. |
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