Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Snapdragon
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
snapdragon
पेकॉन
In German
Löwenmaul
Pekannuss
In French
muflier
Pacanier
In Spanish
boca de dragón
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
snapdragon
Pecan
In Portuguese
snapdragon
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
snapdragon
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Juglandales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Anthurium
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Pecan
Season and care of Snapdragon and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Snapdragon and Pecan Physical Information
Snapdragon and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Pecan are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Snapdragon and Pecan
Care of Snapdragon and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.