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Genus: Antirrhinum Species: majus Common Name: Common Snapdragon Family: Veronicaceae + Plantaginaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Mediterranean Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 6 feet Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Late Spring, Summer to Fall Flower Color: White, purple, yellow, pink, orange or red Propagation: Seed Zone: 7-10 Note: This short-lived perennial is primarily grown as an annual, and is suitable for edging, borders, beds, containers, and flower cutting gardens. Taller varieties may need staking. Remove spent flowers in order to prolong blooming period. Monitor plant for rust, leaf spots, mold, downy mildew, root rot, wilt, mites and aphids. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.