Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Bumblebees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
Dracaena
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Dracaena
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
Dracaena
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
Δράκαινα
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
Dracena
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
Dracaena
Phlox Ferae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Agavaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Scrophularioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Dracaena and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Dracaena and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dracaena and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
- Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dracaena and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Dracaena and Wild Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.