Snapdragon Seeds -'Arrow Yellow'-Bloom all Summer, Perennial !

Antirrhinum majus 'Arrow Yellow' is a tall, sun-loving snapdragon with clear yellow flower spikes reaching 36 inches — a classic bedding and cutting garden performer. Actually a short-lived perennial native to southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean, Arrow Yellow is grown as an annual in northern climates and as an outstanding winter annual in warm-winter southern regions. The distinctly lipped flowers snap open and shut when squeezed, giving snapdragons their name. Excellent as a long-lasting cut flower. Tall stems make it ideal for large arrangements. Deer resistant; hummingbird-friendly.

Plant Highlights

• Clear yellow flower spikes to 36 inches — bold in beds and stunning in bouquets
• Long-lasting cut flower; beloved by hummingbirds
• Frost-tolerant; set out early for extended season color
• Self-reseeds readily; deer resistant
• Grown as annual in northern zones; excellent winter annual in mild climates

Growing Guide

Starting indoors: Sow 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Surface-sow on pre-moistened starter mix; press gently — do not cover. Seeds need light to germinate. Harden off for 10–14 days before transplanting. Pinch back at transplant time to encourage branching.

Direct sowing (mild winters): Sow in a sheltered seedbed in late summer; transplant young plants into their permanent location for winter and spring blooms.

Site and soil: Full sun; rich, moist, well-drained soil, pH 6.0–7.3. Add organic matter for best results. Space 12–18 inches apart. In hot climates, provide afternoon shade. Trim spent flower spikes to promote a second flush of bloom.

Planting Specs

• Type: Annual (short-lived perennial; reseeds readily)
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Height: 36 inches
• Bloom season: Mid-spring to fall
• Bloom color: Yellow
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained, pH 6.0–7.3
• Deer resistant: Yes
• Germ temp: 64–72°F | Avg. germ time: 10–21 days
• Planting depth: Surface sow; press into soil, do not cover
• Spacing: 12–18 inches