Angelonia, Summer Snapdragon, Angel Flower 'AngelMist Deep Plum'

Angeloniaangustifolia

Genus
Angelonia (angel-on-ee-a)
Species
angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Houston, Texas

Midland, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 9b) | July 2008 | positive

This is an excellent performer here, flowering throughout the summer months provided that the old spikes are removed regularly. The rich...Read More

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| November 2002 | neutral

The AngelMist series is covered by Plant Breeders Rights/Plant Patents in a number of countries including USA, Canada and the UK.
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