A native of the Mediterranean region, they are now available in many newly-developed forms. The short types, such as the Floral Carpet and Pixie, grow to a height of six to eight inches. They are excellent border plants. They are good bedding plants and are tall enough to be cut. The taller snapdragons, which include Madame Butterfly and Rockets, make good background plants and are perfect for cutting.
Snapdragons come in a multitude of colors, white, pink, yellow, bronze, rose and red.
Each color has many shades, too. To grow snapdragons successfully, prepare the soil carefully. Snapdragons are sensitive to root rot diseases, so they need well-drained soil. You may want to raise your snapdragon beds to improve drainage. Add materials like peat moss, pine bark and rotted sawdust to insure better drainage and aeration of the soil.