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Island Snapdragon |
Description
Island Snapdragon is an evergreen shrub or vine that grows from 2'-3' high and 3'-5' across with red spring and summer flowers. This plants needs partial shade in hot inland areas. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. It attracts hummingbirds.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Green
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.