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Antirrhinum, Snapdragon 'Floral Showers Purple'

Antirrhinummajus

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Genus

Antirrhinum (an-TEE-ry-num)

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Species

majus (MAY-jus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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