Angelonia Angelface Steel Blue (Summer Snapdragon)
Angelonia ‘Angelface Steel Blue’ (Summer Snapdragon) is a tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting a profusion of showy spikes of large, pale silvery lavender flowers from late spring to the first frosts. Resembling small snapdragons, the eye-catching blossoms exude a slight grape soda fragrance. They rise on flexible stems clad with narrow, pointed, medium green leaves.
Angelonia 'Angelface Steel Blue' (Summer Snapdragon) is a tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting a profusion of showy spikes of large, pale silvery lavender flowers from late spring to the first frosts. Resembling small snapdragons, the eye-catching blossoms exude a slight grape soda fragrance. They rise on flexible stems clad with narrow, pointed, medium green leaves. Blooming continuously all season, this heat-loving plant has a semi-upright habit and is well-branched. Easy to grow, low care, heat, humidity, and drought tolerant, disease resistant, it is a terrific addition to garden beds or containers where it adds a lovely vertical accent. The flowers make great long-lasting cut flowers too!
- Grows up to 18-30 in. tall (45-75 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in light, well-drained soils. Needs little to no supplemental water.
- This Angelonia is perennial in hardiness zones 10-11 but treated as an annual in cooler areas.
- Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Will do best if fertilized on a regular basis.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Propagate by cuttings.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 10 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 10 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Angelonia – Summer Snapdragons |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 10″ – 15″ (25cm – 37cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |