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| Identification |
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Genus
Antirrhinum
Species
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
snapdragon
Family
VERONICACEAE
Specimen number
S11294
Data source
HtZn p77;Frgnt p89
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Antirrhinum has strong perfume scented flowers. Snapdragon can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is fertile. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It likes well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
oversweet and cloying, but only noticeable up close
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Antirrhinum has an annual life cycle.
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