Growing Snapdragons
A cool-season favorite here, tall spikes of color that fade once the real heat arrives.
How to Grow Snapdragons
Planting
Start indoors in late winter or direct sow very early, snapdragons want cool weather to get established and bloom before summer heat shuts them down.
Watering & feeding
Regular, consistent moisture, especially while they’re getting established.
Harvest
Cut for bouquets once the lower third of the spike is open, they’ll keep opening in the vase.
Grows Well With
Plant snapdragons near lettuce and other cool-season crops, they share the same timing and don’t mind close neighbors. See all our companion planting pairs →
When to Plant
Start indoors January through February, transplant in March. Expect blooms to fade once summer heat really sets in by June. See the full planting calendar →
Buy the Seeds We Use
From the Seed Center
Shop Snapdragons Seeds
$1.50
From the Kitchen: Recipes Using Snapdragons
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