1000 Madame Butterfly Yellow Snapdragon Seeds – Antirrhinum majus for Garden & Cut Flowers
Madame Butterfly Yellow Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a delightful variety known for its ruffled, butter-yellow blooms that resemble delicate butterflies. These tall, sturdy plants add vertical interest to garden borders and are excellent for cutting, bringing a cheerful touch indoors. With 1000 seeds, you can create a stunning display or share with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
Snapdragons are classic cottage garden favorites, attracting pollinators and providing long-lasting color from early summer until frost. The Madame Butterfly series is particularly prized for its open-faced, double-like flowers and strong stems, making it a standout in both the garden and vase.
Plant Features
- Ruffled, butter-yellow flowers that resemble butterflies
- Tall, sturdy stems ideal for cut flower arrangements
- Long bloom season from early summer to frost
- Attracts pollinators to the garden
- Classic cottage garden plant with old-fashioned charm
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus
- Plant Type: Perennial often grown as annual
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Upright
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 (often grown as annual)
- Bloom Season: Early summer to frost
- Mature Height: 24-36 inches
- Germination Requirements: Light required for germination; surface sow
- Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Planting & Care
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Surface sow seeds and press gently into soil; do not cover as light aids germination. Keep soil moist and maintain temperature around 65-70°F. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed, spacing 12-18 inches apart. Provide support for tall stems if needed.
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Snapdragons benefit from rich soil and occasional feeding. Enjoy their beauty in borders, containers, and cut flower gardens.
What's Included
1000 Antirrhinum majus Madame Butterfly Yellow Snapdragon seeds.