Speedy Sonnet Yellow Snapdragon is a compact reblooming tropical perennial often grown as an annual, with upright stems sporting narrow foliage. Clear yellow two-lipped flowers with a deeper yellow flag bloom first on short spikes in early spring and returns to bloom through fall. Grows best in moist, fertile well-drained soils. Heat and humidity, and frost tolerant. In mild winter areas Speedy Sonnet begins flowering in late winter.
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Type: |
Annual, Perennial |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious disease or pest issues. Watch for aphids and powdery mildew. If you are keeping the plants through winter, plant in a shielded area with mulch and keep them well watered.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lupin, Allium, Petunia
IMAGES: Photos by BallSeed Inc, Speedy Sonnet Yellow Snapdragon
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
