Snapdragon

Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (Annual)

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 6,000 (180,000)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater

Soil: surface sow by pressing lightly into rich soil

Temperature: 21 to 24 degrees Celsius (70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing:  thin to 12 inches apart when 1/2 inch tall

Germination Time: one to two weeks

Snapdragons are a stunning annual with orange, pink, burgundy and yellow blooms.  They are a cool season annual and do not do well hot weather, but will tolerate light frost.  To aid in germinate, store seeds in a freezer for a day or two before sowing.  Pinching back encourages additional blooms.