Antirrhinum Species, Hardy Snapdragon, Perennial Snapdragon, Spanish Snapdragon

Antirrhinumbraun-blanquetii

Genus
Antirrhinum (an-TEE-ry-num)
Species
braun-blanquetii (braun blan-KWET-ee-eye)
Synonym
Antirrhinum braun-blanquetii var. oreophilum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Elk Grove, California

Epsom, New Hampshire

Greene, New York

Williamsburg, Ohio

Swansea, South Carolina

Arlington, Tennessee

Cedar Park, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Norfolk, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
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T
Islip, NY | October 2011 | neutral

not crazy about the color yellow. Does anyone know if there is a pink perennial varity of this plant.
Thanks

C
Greene, NY | October 2010 | positive

I found this hardy little snap growing near our back deck the first summer after we moved into this place five years ago. It gets slightl...Read More

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Norfolk, VA (Zone 8a) | April 2009 | positive

I love this plant, it's one of the first plants in my main perennial bed to bloom (mid april). Something interesting though, the first ye...Read More

S
Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | September 2006 | positive

A very easy perennial to wintersow or direct sowing in ones garden. This hardy snapdragon from Spain blooms the first year from seed. The...Read More

L
Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | positive

I just love this perennial snapdragon! The plants bloom the first year from seed, but they are really impressive the second year when th...Read More

I
Epsom, NH | September 2003 | positive

Here in New Hampshire USA, I have both the yellow and also the bright orange/pink/redish color I think it may be named carnival and I got...Read More

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