Potomac Cherry Rose snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus 'Potomac Cherry Rose'

AnnualPlantaginaceae

Potomac Cherry Rose snapdragon
Deer-resistantFragrantEdible
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2.5 to 4 feet tall
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Bloom color
Pink
Soil types
Sand, loam, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerCut flowerLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Potomac Cherry Rose' snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Potomac Cherry Rose') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It is typically grown as an annual. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Its fragrant pink flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer. Tall stems reach 32 to 48 inches.

Pairs well with Stock, Zinnia, Society garlic, and Sweet woodruff.