Angelonia angustifolia,commonly called Angelonia or Summer Snapdragon,originated in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Angelonia is a tropical outdoor perennial which grows upright and bushy. It comes in purple, pink, white, bicoloured purple and bicoloured white. It can be grown from cuttings.
Angelonia blooms throughout the year and the flowers resemble small snapdragons, hence the common name.
Plants can grow as tall as 15 to 18 inches. Angelonia needs to be trimmed regularly.
Plant outdoors in full sun in well-drained potting soil and fertilize with Miracle Gro Bloom Booster once every two weeks.
Until next week, Happy Gardening.
