Snapdragon in Zone 8a & 8b
Antirrhinum majus
When to plant snapdragon in zone 8b
Zones 8a and 8b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. Snapdragon needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Jan 21–Jan 28 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Mar 18–Mar 25 |
| Estimated bloom | Jun 16–Jun 23 (~90 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1-3 ft.
Snapdragons are one of the few flowers here that tolerate a light frost, which makes their planting window a little more forgiving than most, though the long indoor lead time before that still catches people off guard. What you're waiting for is a 1- to 3-foot spike of two-lipped, dragon-mouth blooms in almost any color you'd want.
How snapdragon fits zone 8's season
Zone 8b's frost-free window runs about 230 days, from March 25 to November 10. Snapdragon needs about 90 days from transplant to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Snapdragon.
Where to buy snapdragon seeds
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See it growing
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Growing Snapdragon in USDA zone 8b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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