Angelonia Plant

Blooming from spring until fall angelonia plants make a colorful addition to summer flower beds.

Angelonia plant. Angelonia also known as summer snapdragon or angel flower produces numerous blossoms resembling snapdragons in shades of white pink or purple depending on the variety. The RHS Award of Garden Merit AGM helps gardeners choose the best plants for their garden. This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

Genus epithet Angelonia derived from Angelon the plants vernacular name in its native range. Angelonia Angelonia angustifolia works well for adding color to borders and container gardens. Often called summer snapdragon angelonia produces numerous snapdragon-like flowers that come in white pink lavender or purple depending on the cultivar.

Angelonia serenita WHOLESALE ANGELONIA NURSERIES. Its a strong performer in containers as well as landscape beds and borders. Angelonia is easy to propagate with stem cuttings.

Known as the summer flowering snapdragon Angelonia augustifolia Angelonia serenita is an excellent border plant. Plants need good drainage to prevent root rot so if you have clay soil consider growing in raised beds or containers. The two-lipped flowers are reminiscent of a snapdragon hence the common name.

Grow angelonias in a sunny location with fertile well-drained soil. Soil Plant in rich well-drained soil. Take a 3-inch clipping from the tip of an angelonia stem.

Angelonia Flower Care Guide. If exposed to full sun for at least eight hours a day these plants will bloom through the summer till the first frost. While full sun is best for these plants partial shade may also work.