Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Snapdragon
Spinach
In German
Löwenmaul
Spinat
In French
muflier
Épinards
In Spanish
boca de dragón
Espinacas
In Greek
snapdragon
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
snapdragon
Espinafre
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Szpinak
In Latin
snapdragon
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Spinach
Season and care of Snapdragon and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snapdragon and Spinach Physical Information
Snapdragon and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Spinach are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snapdragon and Spinach
Care of Snapdragon and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.