Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
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, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Snapdragon
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
snapdragon
Esperanza
In German
Löwenmaul
Esperanza
In French
muflier
Esperanza
In Spanish
boca de dragón
Esperanza
In Greek
snapdragon
Esperanza
In Portuguese
snapdragon
Esperanza
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Esperanza
In Latin
snapdragon
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Esperanza
Season and care of Snapdragon and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snapdragon and Esperanza Physical Information
Snapdragon and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Esperanza are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snapdragon and Esperanza
Care of Snapdragon and Esperanza 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 Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.