Showy island snapdragon

This attractive easy to grow perennial grows 2 1/2 ft tall by 4 ft wide. It is an excellent ground cover near the coast and its lipstick-red blossoms act as beacons for hummingbirds, and add refreshing color to the garden. To make the most of the flowers, plant where it can spill down a low wall or bank, as a large-scale groundcover, against a trellis, or in a container.

It is drought tolerant but looks better with water.

Island snapdragon benefits from regular pinching to encourage a bushy habit, and some gardeners like to prune it annually in late winter all the way back to the crown. This prevents buildup of woody tissue.

Previously named Galvezia speciosa.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant