Cannes Lavender II–III snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus 'Cannes Lavender II–III'

AnnualPlantaginaceae

Cannes Lavender II–III snapdragon
Deer-resistantFragrantEdible
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2.5+ feet tall
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Bloom color
Lavender
Soil types
Sand, loam, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerCut flowerLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

Cannes Lavender II-III snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus Cannes Lavender II-III) is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. The fragrant lavender flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.

Pairs well with Purple top, Shasta daisy, and California poppy.