Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Antirrhinum (an-TEE-ry-num) (Info) Species: majus (MAY-jus) (Info) Cultivar: Floral Showers Purple
Category: Annuals
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring Mid Spring Late Fall/Early Winter Mid Winter
Foliage: Herbaceous Smooth-Textured
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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