Too early in zone 7 to sow snapdragon seeds outdoors?!

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MarylandMichele Silver Spring, MD Mar 03, 2011

I got a little excited with the warm weather this past weekend and I threw a bunch of snapdragon seeds into one of my plant beds. Any chance they'll make it?I live in Maryland.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Mar 03, 2011

You have about a 50/50 chance given weather and seed eating critters....GRIN

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Mar 03, 2011

Plant them outside after the last frost for best results. We all get anxious when it's warm out and we're eager to see the end of winter.

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luciee Hanceville, AL(Zone 7a) Mar 04, 2011

Snaps are cool weather plants. Like dianthus, they will survive the winter and have a strong root system for the spring. Then they sort of go dormant in the heat and come back in the fall. I transplanted some this winter to richer ground and they are coming out nicely. I am in z7b. Luciee

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behillman Plantersville, TX(Zone 9a) Mar 07, 2011

Luciee, Are dianthus and sweet william the same kind of flower?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Mar 07, 2011

Sweet Williams are Dianthus barbatus. Dianthus is a genus that has about 300 species in it, including Carnations.

Here is a bit more info for you.

http://justgardeners.com/hrsc/articles/art_dianthus.html

http://www.botany.com/dianthus.html

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luciee Hanceville, AL(Zone 7a) Mar 07, 2011

behillman, they are in the same family, as are carnations.

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luciee Hanceville, AL(Zone 7a) Mar 07, 2011

moonhowl, while I was emailing, yours jumped in just ahead of mine!!!LOL:)

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Mar 07, 2011

Ya never know how DG is gonna bounce your msgs. Dianthus are among my favorite flowers, so am always ready to spread the word....GRIN

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