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Key characteristics

Family: Plantaginaceae
Height: 1.5 ft to 2 ft
Width: 10 in to 14 in
Flower color: Deep rose-pink flowers with rich color
Foliage color: Medium green lance shaped leaves
Bloom time: Late spring through summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage continued blooming and a tidy appearance
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Bumblebees, hummingbirds and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers

Perennials

Antirrhinum majus 'Potomac Royal'

Potomac Royal Snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus 'Potomac Royal' produces densely packed spikes of deep rose-pink flowers from late spring through summer, bringing vibrant color and vertical interest to the garden. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves are medium green and arranged along sturdy stems, forming a neat, leafy framework that supports the blooms. The flowers open progressively from the base of each spike upward, extending the display while attracting bees and other pollinators throughout the season.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring through summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.

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