Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy 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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
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Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
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Kernel
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Snapdragon
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
snapdragon
स्वीट कॉर्न
In French
muflier
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
boca de dragón
Maíz dulce
In Greek
snapdragon
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
snapdragon
milho doce
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Kukurydza
In Latin
snapdragon
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Snapdragon and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Snapdragon and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Snapdragon and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Sweet Corn flower color:
- Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snapdragon and Sweet Corn
Care of Snapdragon and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.