Withered snapdragon
Antirrhinum multiflorum
Last reviewed: September 2026
Withered snapdragon (Antirrhinum multiflorum) is a perennial forb native to CA. It blooms in April, May, June, and July. The flowers draw bees.
Withered snapdragon (Antirrhinum multiflorum) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees
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A sticky-glandular, sprawling to semi-erect perennial snapdragon with narrow leaves and pink to rose-purple snapdragon-shaped flowers along the stems. Often scrambles through burned or disturbed chaparral for a loose, informal look.
Growing Withered snapdragon
Grow Withered snapdragon in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide.
Wildlife value
The snapdragon-shaped flowers require large-bodied bees strong enough to pry them open, so bumble bees are the primary pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Withered snapdragon need?
- Withered snapdragon grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Withered snapdragon bloom?
- Withered snapdragon blooms in April, May, June, and July.
- Where is Withered snapdragon native?
- Withered snapdragon (Antirrhinum multiflorum) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- Is Withered snapdragon toxic to dogs?
- Withered snapdragon is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Withered snapdragon toxic to cats?
- Withered snapdragon is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Withered snapdragon attract?
- Withered snapdragon draws bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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