Angelonia
Angelonia angustifolia
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Sep 17, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Angelonia
Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia), called Summer Snapdragon, is a heat-loving plant from Mexico bearing spikes of small orchid-like flowers in purple, pink, white, and bicolors throughout the warm season. In NE Florida zone 9b it behaves as a tender perennial that may overwinter in mild years, thriving in full sun and making it one of the top-performing summer bloomers for the region. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Angelonia requires full sun (6+ hours) in NE Florida for best flowering. It thrives in the region's intense summer heat and is not well-suited to shaded locations, where it becomes leggy and produces fewer blooms.
Drought-tolerant once established, but blooms best with consistent moderate moisture in NE Florida. Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry; apply mulch to conserve moisture. Avoid overhead watering to prevent foliar disease in humid conditions.
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil — NE Florida's native sandy soils are well-suited. Incorporate compost at planting for moisture retention. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer at the start of the warm season; mid-season shearing by 50% refreshes flowering.
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Common questions
Is Angelonia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Angelonia is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-24 inches × 10-14 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.