Sarah Browning: Summer snapdragon is plant of the year

This year the National Garden Bureau is featuring summer snapdragon, Angelonia spp., as their annual plant of the year. The genus Angelonia encompasses about 30 species, native to tropical and subtropical regions from Mexico to Argentina. In the wild, they are often found in damp areas, but, once established, they can be quite drought tolerant. Most summer snapdragon cultivars have an upright growth form, providing a great vertical accent in containers, but there are some cascading or trailing varieties which can be grown in hanging baskets. Angelonia stems are strong,...