Preferences:

A Chinese Annual. Asters prefer Full sun but tolerates light shade but result in more green stems with fewer side flowers. The soil should be neutral to basic, sandy, moist and fertile.

Cultural Practices:

Propagation: Sow seeds on April 1 at 70 degrees for 10 to 20 days

Cultural: August bloomer that needs good fertilizer rates.

Landscape Value:

Common series: Pot'n'Patio mix, Dwarf Carpet mix (wilt resistant), Bouquet powderpuff (2'), dwarf Queen (12" Double Large), Massagno Mix (20" cactus), Matador (30" - 35"), Peony Mix (double large peony), Perfection (2.5').

Snapdragons most often are planted in the back of a border. The plant has mass colour, but also appears messy (especially after a rain); therefore, should not be used as an accent.