Angelface® Blue (Angelonia angustifolia) is a sophisticated, heat-loving perennial (in warm climates) often referred to as "Summer Snapdragon." This Proven Winners selection is prized for its upright, elegant flower spikes and its remarkable ability to thrive in conditions that would cause other plants to wilt. Angelface Blue offers a deep, grape-violet to indigo hue and a grape-scented foliage that adds a sensory layer to the garden. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant and stands tall without staking, even in high winds or heavy rain.
Mature size: 18–30 inches in height; 12–18 inches in spread.
Flower: Spikes of snapdragon-like, deep blue-purple flowers; blooms continuously from late spring until the first frost.
Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped dark green leaves with a slightly glossy finish and a pleasant, fruity scent.
Hardiness: Annual; perennial in USDA zones 10–11.
For the best performance, Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) is essential. While it can survive in partial shade, the stems will become weaker and the flower spikes will be much less dense. This plant thrives in the most intense heat and light.
Requires average to low moisture. Once established, Angelface Blue is quite drought-tolerant. In containers, water when the top inch of soil feels dry. In landscape beds, it can handle drier spells better than many other annuals, but consistent watering will yield the most impressive floral display.
Requires well-drained soil. It is highly adaptable to different soil types, including sandy or loamy soils, as long as water does not pool around the roots. It prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks for container plants. For landscape plantings, a slow-release fertilizer at the start of the season is typically sufficient. Avoid over-fertilizing with high-nitrogen products, which can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
This plant is self-cleaning and does not require deadheading to produce new blooms. However, if the plant gets taller than desired, you can pinch back the stems early in the season to encourage a bushier habit. The flower spikes also make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers.
Angelface Blue is a classic "thriller" in container and garden design:
The "Thriller" Role: Its tall, vertical habit makes it the perfect centerpiece for mixed containers.
Back of the Border: Use it to provide height and structure behind lower-growing "fillers" and "spillers."
Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The scented foliage makes it naturally less attractive to common garden pests.
Pollinator Magnet: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Angelface Blue is the ultimate vertical accent for the summer garden. It is a "workhorse" plant that combines high-fashion color with rugged durability, requiring very little maintenance while providing consistent height and fragrance in the face of intense summer heat.
4.25” Proven Winners Eco Pot
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
Angelface® Blue (Angelonia angustifolia) is a sophisticated, heat-loving perennial (in warm climates) often referred to as "Summer Snapdragon." This Proven Winners selection is prized for its upright, elegant flower spikes and its remarkable ability to thrive in conditions that would cause other plants to wilt. Angelface Blue offers a deep, grape-violet to indigo hue and a grape-scented foliage that adds a sensory layer to the garden. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant and stands tall without staking, even in high winds or heavy rain.
Mature size: 18–30 inches in height; 12–18 inches in spread.
Flower: Spikes of snapdragon-like, deep blue-purple flowers; blooms continuously from late spring until the first frost.
Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped dark green leaves with a slightly glossy finish and a pleasant, fruity scent.
Hardiness: Annual; perennial in USDA zones 10–11.
For the best performance, Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) is essential. While it can survive in partial shade, the stems will become weaker and the flower spikes will be much less dense. This plant thrives in the most intense heat and light.
Requires average to low moisture. Once established, Angelface Blue is quite drought-tolerant. In containers, water when the top inch of soil feels dry. In landscape beds, it can handle drier spells better than many other annuals, but consistent watering will yield the most impressive floral display.
Requires well-drained soil. It is highly adaptable to different soil types, including sandy or loamy soils, as long as water does not pool around the roots. It prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks for container plants. For landscape plantings, a slow-release fertilizer at the start of the season is typically sufficient. Avoid over-fertilizing with high-nitrogen products, which can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
This plant is self-cleaning and does not require deadheading to produce new blooms. However, if the plant gets taller than desired, you can pinch back the stems early in the season to encourage a bushier habit. The flower spikes also make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers.
Angelface Blue is a classic "thriller" in container and garden design:
The "Thriller" Role: Its tall, vertical habit makes it the perfect centerpiece for mixed containers.
Back of the Border: Use it to provide height and structure behind lower-growing "fillers" and "spillers."
Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The scented foliage makes it naturally less attractive to common garden pests.
Pollinator Magnet: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Angelface Blue is the ultimate vertical accent for the summer garden. It is a "workhorse" plant that combines high-fashion color with rugged durability, requiring very little maintenance while providing consistent height and fragrance in the face of intense summer heat.
4.25” Proven Winners Eco Pot
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
