Zone 5 · Summer Snapdragon
Planting Summer Snapdragon in Zone 5
Angelonia angustifolia
✅ Summer Snapdragon thrives in zone 5 (hardy 2–11)
Can I plant today?
✅ Start Summer Snapdragon indoors now
You're 4 weeks from last frost. Transplant after last frost. Self-cleaning — no deadheading needed; loves heat.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
June – October
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
18"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Summer Snapdragon in zone 5
Transplant after last frost. Self-cleaning — no deadheading needed; loves heat.
💡 In zone 5, start seeds indoors around March — about 8 weeks before your last frost.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Summer Snapdragon peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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