Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
water on alternate days
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia 'Car Purr09'
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
CaritaPurple 09 Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Summer Snapdragon
desert broom
In German
Summer Snapdragon
Wüste Besen
In French
Summer Snapdragon
desert broom
In Spanish
Summer Snapdragon
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Summer Snapdragon
desert broom
In Portuguese
Summer Snapdragon
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Summer Snapdragon
desert broom
In Latin
Summer Snapdragon
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Angelonia
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Snapdragon and Desert Broom
Season and care of Summer Snapdragon and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Snapdragon and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Snapdragon and Desert Broom Physical Information
Summer Snapdragon and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Snapdragon height is 40.60 cm and width 35.50 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Snapdragon and Desert Broom are as follows:
Summer Snapdragon flower color: Purple
Summer Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Desert Broom
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Snapdragon pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.