Growing Angelonia (Summer Snapdragon): Heat-Tolerant Annual for Continuous Bloom

Growing Angelonia

Pronunciation: an-jel-oh'nee-uh

The genus includes about 30 species, some shrubs, others perennials, all tender. Angelonia angustifolia, our favorite, is also known as Summer Snapdragon. Its charm is a long-running display of early- to late-summer flowers—small, gracefully lipped, abundant on sturdy stems.

Angelonia grows well in full sun in average garden soil, tolerant of dry conditions but not wet. Cut off spent flower stalks to encourage rebloom. Heat tolerant and generally undemanding.

For annual planting and care, see How to grow annuals.