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Snapdragons in the Winter
Snapdragons in the Winter. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a genus of plants that got its common name from its resemblance to a dragon jaw. Kids and adults alike may enjoy pulling the "jaw" of the flower to watch it snap shut. The plants grow well in the winter in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) zones 9, 10 and 11. Snapdragons grow...
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a genus of plants that got its common name from its resemblance to a dragon jaw. Kids and adults alike may enjoy pulling the "jaw" of the flower to watch it snap shut. The plants grow well in the winter in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) zones 9, 10 and 11. Snapdragons grow best in temperatures ranging from about 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but may survive lower temperatures. According to Floridata, the majority of snapdragons can survive frost and light freezes. Snapdragons may even survive hard freezes in some cases.
Plant Type
Snapdragons are classified as both annuals and perennials, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service. While snapdragons are often grown as annuals, they are self-seeding plants and may therefore only need to be planted one time. Although most annual plants bloom for only one season, snapdragons generally self-seed following their blooming season, giving them further blooming seasons (which characterize a perennial plant). Snapdragons planted in warmer climates generally return for subsequent years if they are not removed after the initial blooming season.
Planting Season
Snapdragon plants should be planted after the last winter frost of the season, in late winter or early spring. Snapdragon seeds can be started indoors about six to eight weeks prior to the last frost, and can then be transferred outdoors.
Blooming Season
While snapdragons typically bloom for the first time in mid-summer and bloom throughout the summer months, the blooming season is extended throughout the fall and winter months in some areas. In areas such as the southern U.S. the plants can have a long blooming season, surviving an entire winter and spring before dying in the heat of early summer.
Weather Protection
Snapdragons may need some extra protection from the elements during the winter months. The Mississippi State University Office of Agricultural Communications recommends that gardeners apply a full cover of pine straw to snapdragons during very cold weather. This provides some insulation from the elements and can help the plants survive frosts. After the weather has warmed, the pine straw can generally be removed.
