Monday, April 21, 2014

Flower of the Day - Angelonia, Summer Snapdragon

Name: Angelonia, Summer Snapdragon
Latin Name: Angelonia Angustifolia
Plant Type: Annual
Blooming Time: Spring – Fall
Bloom Color: pink, purple, blue, and white
Vase Life: 14 – 18 Days
Storage Temperature: 32 -42 Degrees
Ethylene sensitivity: More research needed.  Likely to be ethylene sensitive because of its family ties, namely, it is related to a number of ethylene sensitive species such as snapdragon and Calceolaria. However, published information documenting its sensitivity has not yet been located. 
Height: 1 -3 Ft Tall
Width: 1-2 Ft Wide
Below are creative Dish Gardens that use Angelonia
Special Care Instructions:
Likes Full Sun
Likes Well Drained Soils (Only Water about once/ week)
Bring plant indoors when nighttime temperatures are less than 60 degrees
Fun Facts:
Attracts Birds
 Smells similarly to apples or grape soda…the world may never know…
Good for creating arrangements, dish gardens as well as sprucing up the garden outside
Low Maintenance

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