Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
-
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Snapdragon
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
snapdragon
काली मिर्च
In German
Löwenmaul
Pfeffer
In French
muflier
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
boca de dragón
Poivrier noir
In Greek
snapdragon
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
snapdragon
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
snapdragon
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Piperales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Black pepper
Season and care of Snapdragon and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snapdragon and Black pepper Physical Information
Snapdragon and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Black pepper are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Snapdragon and Black pepper
Care of Snapdragon and Black pepper 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 Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.