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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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.