Antirrhinum nuttalianum

Botanical Name: Antirrhinum nuttallianum
Common Name: Nuttal's Snapdragon

A delicately twining annual or occasionally biennial with small violet flowers. Best if supported by a larger established plant such as Ceanothus (Lilac) or Rhamnus (Coffeeberry).

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Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae

Plant Type: Annual/Biennial

Height by Width: 3' H

Growth Habit: Loose, twining, vine-like

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Coast: full sun; Inland: part shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Occasional to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 4000'

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Violet

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: Southern Central Coast and soutwestern CA

Natural Habitat: Dunes, rocky, or disturbed places between 0 and 4000'..

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