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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Antirrhinum majus
snapdragon
Flower Colors
Description
A short-lived herbaceous perennial, often woody at the base, with upright or scrambling stems up to 2m high or long, with lance-shaped green leaves up to 7cm long, and racemes of fragrant pink or purple flowers, up to 5cm across, from late spring to autumn
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
SandChalkLoam
Soil pH
NeutralAlkalineAcid
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantWildlife gardensCottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensPatio and container plantsFlower borders and bedsWall side bordersCut flowers