Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Cercis
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Snapdragon
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
snapdragon
Eastern Redbud
In German
Löwenmaul
OstRedbud
In French
muflier
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
boca de dragón
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
snapdragon
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
snapdragon
Redbud oriental
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
snapdragon
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Snapdragon and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snapdragon and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Snapdragon and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Snapdragon and Eastern Redbud
Care of Snapdragon and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.