Snapdragons in Texas:  Heat Hardy and Thriving

Another great addition to the Texas garden are the new heat hardy snap dragons.  These began blooming in mid-March and have a full month of bloom left!  They come in multiple colors and expand each year.   They really come after the tulips and daffodils and are great to follow them.

Snap dragons begin blooming significantly before the Iris and azaleas.  Grow these with cushion mums for fall color and bright spring green foliage!

Snapdragons in front of Dusty Miller (which are generally perennial in North Texas) and iris blooming in the background.

Snapdragons in front of Dusty Miller (which are generally perennial in North Texas) and iris blooming in the background.

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These Snapdragons are before the Large Cone Flower which has yet to bloom, Pampas Grass in full bloom and cedars. This image was taken in mid-May.
Snap Dragons in Texas Mid-March Heat Hardy

Snap Dragons in Texas Mid-March Heat Hardy

Snap Dragons in Texas Mid-March Heat Hardy

Snap Dragons with Dianthus.  Good combination.
Snap Dragons in Texas

Snap Dragons in Texas

This homeowner fills their yard with Fox Glove, Lupine, Snap Dragons and Dianthus.
Snapdragons Mid-May in Texas before Pampas Grass

Snapdragons in front of Pampass Grass.

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Snapdragons bloom before lupine and with Dianthus.  Immediately below are dianthus.
Dianthus blooms with snapdragons

Dianthus blooms with snapdragons

Dianthus - April - Texas Perennial

Dianthus blooms begin in late February and early March

Read more about Dianthus here.
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Snapdragons heat hardy

Texas Perennial - Dianthus and Snapdragons

Snapdragons heat hardy