Yellow Canary Bird Snapdragon

Yellow Canary Bird Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) - A lovely vintage snapdragon variety first offered for sale in seed catalogues of the 1920s, but it nearly went out of circulation by the 1960s. By the mid 1970s it regained popularity in flower gardens along the west coast of North America, particularly northern California and as far north as Vancouver, BC. Canary yellow flower spikes grace this beautiful species from mid summer well into late fall. It has over-wintered here in Nova Scotia as a soft perennial at zone 5b, however, it is largely classified like other snaps as an annual species. Plants exhibit very sturdy stems that are great for cutting. Plants reach 24-30 inches in height.

50 seeds per packet $4.45

Growing Information: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover with dome or plastic film until emergence. Keep under full light and harden plants off 7-10 days before lining out.

Days to Germination: 7 - 14

Plant Spacing: 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm)

Plant Height: 24" - 30" (60cm - 75cm)

Features:

Hardiness Zones: Half Hardy Annual

Bloom Time: Spring to Fall

Light Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Shade

Attracts Bees

Deer Resistant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets