Common snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus · Snapdragons · Plantain family
Also known as: Snapdragon · Garden Snapdragon
Easy30–90cmPet-friendlyEdible
Common snapdragon care at a glance
Common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- short_lived_perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Common snapdragon
Possible pests on Common snapdragon include Aphids. A common disease is Snapdragon rust. Also possible: Downy mildew, Leaf spot and Root rot. Common snapdragon is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
Disease
- Snapdragon rust High
- Downy mildew Medium
- Leaf spot Medium
- Root rot Medium
Weather
- Frost damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Common snapdragon
- Which pests affect Common snapdragon?
- Possible pests on Common snapdragon include Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Common snapdragon?
- A common disease is Snapdragon rust. Also possible: Downy mildew, Leaf spot and Root rot.
- Is Common snapdragon toxic to cats and dogs?
- Common snapdragon is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Common snapdragon need?
- Common snapdragon has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Common snapdragon need?
- Common snapdragon prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Common snapdragon frost-hardy?
- Common snapdragon is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.
- Can you eat Common snapdragon?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers.