Snapdragon Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Snapdragon Seeds produce a cool-season annual flowering plant commonly known in the United States as snapdragon. Plants develop upright stems with narrow green leaves and produce colorful tubular flowers in a variety of shades. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained fertile soil and is suitable for garden beds, borders, or container cultivation in temperate climates. Snapdragons are popular for attracting pollinators and adding vibrant color to gardens.

Features

• Cool-season annual flowering plant

• Upright growth with narrow leaves

• Produces colorful tubular flowers

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers

• Adapted to full sun or partial shade

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus

• Common Name (US): Snapdragon

• Seed Type / Variety: Annual flowering plant

• Growth Habit: Upright annual

• USDA Zones: 7–10 (grown as annual elsewhere)

• Planting Season: Early spring or late summer

• Growing Season: Spring to fall

• Sowing Season:

  • February–April (spring planting)

  • July–August (fall planting)

• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–14 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil, pH 6.0–7.0

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Mature Plant Size: 12–36 inches height; 6–12 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches apart; rows 12–18 inches apart