Snapdragons

October in Florida brings the promise of cooler weather. This is the time to plant an easy-to-grow annual, snapdragon (although South Florida gardeners should probably wait until November). These cold-hardy plants come in a variety of colors and make excellent cut flowers. Continue to plant them in full sun through February for a steady flow of winter color.

UF/IFAS Sites

• 2008 Winter Trial Garden: Snapdragon (photos)

UF/IFAS Publications

• Antirrhinum majus Snapdragon
• Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty' Liberty Snapdragon
• Antirrhinum majus ‘Tahiti’ Tahiti Snapdragon
• Nose of the Dragon (PDF)
• Use Winter Annuals to Brighten Your Garden (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Annual Flowers
• Cutting Gardens
• Winter Annuals

Other Sites

• Managing Pests in the Garden: Snapdragon Pests--University of California IPM
• Plant of the Week: Snapdragon--University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
• Snapdragons--Alabama Cooperative Extension Service (PDF)
• Snapdragons--Fort Valley (GA) State University Cooperative Extension Program (PDF)
• Snapdragons Make Ideal Fall Plantings--University of Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service