Angelonia Species, Angel Flower, Summer Snapdragon

Angeloniaangustifolia

Genus
Angelonia (angel-on-ee-a)
Species
angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Dark Blue
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hamilton, Alabama

Bradenton, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Stuart, Florida

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Geneva, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Slidell, Louisiana

Ellicott City, Maryland

Bay Springs, Mississippi

Averill Park, New York

Croton On Hudson, New York

Austin, Texas

Detroit, Texas

Houston, Texas

Katy, Texas

Portland, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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North West, OH (Zone 5b) | January 2009 | positive

Continual bloomer - great container plant.

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Hollywood, FL (Zone 10b) | March 2007 | positive

This is the only flower in my garden that bumblebees visit. They love this flower and I love watching them. I don't know how there could ...Read More

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