Growing snapdragons provides cool season color and a mid-sized plant to balance tall background plants

and shorter bedding plants in the front. Numerous varieties of snapdragon exist with dwarf,

intermediate and tall flowering stems that provide a wide range of colors to work with. Height of the

snapdragon may reach 3 feet or as short as 6 inches. This fragrant specimen can handle frost and needs

to be kept keep moist for the first few weeks. Once established, snapdragon care includes regular

watering. Water near the crown of the plant and avoid overhead watering to keep your snapdragon

healthy. Once established, let soil dry about an inch deep before watering. Remove spent blooms and

mulching is appropriate.