Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
White, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
BROWALLIA speciosa
Common Name
Snapdragon
Amethyst Flower
In Hindi
snapdragon
नीलम फूल
In German
Löwenmaul
Amethyst Blume
In French
muflier
Améthyste Fleur
In Spanish
boca de dragón
amatista flor
In Greek
snapdragon
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
snapdragon
flor Amethyst
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Amethyst Flower
In Latin
snapdragon
Amethyst Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Anthurium
Browallia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Amethyst Flower
Season and care of Snapdragon and Amethyst Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Amethyst Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amethyst Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amethyst Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snapdragon and Amethyst Flower Physical Information
Snapdragon and Amethyst Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Amethyst Flower are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
- Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Snapdragon and Amethyst Flower
Care of Snapdragon and Amethyst Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.