Summer Snapdragon

Common Name: Summer Snapdragon
Scientific Name Genus: Angelonia
Family Name: Scrophulariaceae

Cultural Comments

Angelonia is a great plant for planting in full sun, average soil, and hot, humid summers. Many people think of this plant for the South, but it does remarkably well in New England when planted in the right place. Its spikey flowers resembling a wide-mouthed face bloom from continuously from mid-June into September. Once Angelonia is established it requires little or no maintenance and is not susceptible to disease or insect problems.

Life Cycle

Annual

Growth Habit

Erect with some branching, about 12-18” tall.

Leaves

narrow, 2-3” long, toothed margins and pointed tips.
Summer Snapdragon

Bloom Time

Spring to Summer

Propagation Method

Seed or stem cuttings

Varieties or Cultivars

‘Angelmist’, ‘Angelface’, ‘Serena’, ‘Hilo Princess’, and ‘Carita’ are common varieties propagated by cuttings. ‘Serena’ is the first seed-propagated type.

Landscape Uses

Foreground and mid-ground of gardens and containers.
Angelonia