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Night and Day' is a spicy-scented, striking cousin of the 'Black Prince' snapdragon. This bumblebee favorite is long blooming and makes gorgeous cut flowers! We love its look next to bunny tails grass in a container. Its dark red petals turn nearly black in the fall, and its foliage turns dark burgundy, contrasting with its lower white jaws. The uniquely-shaped edible flowers are interesting and pretty as a garnish on salads, desserts, and cold drinks. Perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer, usually grown as an annual. Deer resistant.
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Variety Info
Family: Plantaginaceae
Native: Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and West Asia
Hardiness: Usually grown as an annual, though perennial in USDA zone 5 and warmer.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: 1" bicolor flowers, dark red, and creamy white turning nearly black with the cooler weather of fall.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
- Candice E.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 29, 2026Gorgeous
Had to pull my good camera out on a cloudy day to take pictures of these beauties to get their true colors. I felt like a lot of the review pictures don't do them justice. The leaves are a really pretty dark green and the red can look brighter in bright light but they are more maroon colored. I got excellent germination and started these in the fall. It is now the end of March and they are finally taking off. We have had a very warm winter in zone 9b and I have found these are handling the heat much better than a lot of my other snapdragon varieties. Will definitely buy these again this fall.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMar 31, 2026Hey Candice,
Wow, we're absolutely thrilled to hear about your stunning Night and Day Snapdragon Seeds! You're so right that photos sometimes don't capture their true beauty - those rich maroon tones with the gorgeous dark green foliage really are something special. We love that you took the time with your good camera to really showcase their colors! It's fantastic that you got such excellent germination and that they're proving to be real heat champions in your zone 9b. Snapdragons that can handle a warm winter are definitely keepers! We're so excited you'll be growing them again this fall - sounds like you've found a winner. Keep on growing 🌻️
- AllanaRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 19, 2026Beautiful and easy to grow.
Love love love these. Great germination. I started these in my greenhouse and transferred half into pots and half into the ground. Both did wonderful! Easy to grow. They really stand out. A new favorite.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMar 23, 2026Hey Allana,
We love to hear you're having such an amazing experience with your Night and Day Snapdragon Seeds! It sounds like you've got the perfect setup going with your greenhouse start and then splitting them between pots and garden - smart approach! These snapdragons really do have a way of standing out with their stunning contrast. So exciting that they've become a new favorite! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Carol T.Rated 5 out of 5 starsApr 29, 20255 Stars
Started indoors last fall and followed instructions on the packaging. This is the first flower to bloom this spring. Thanks BI!
- Katerina M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 5, 20255 Stars
I love everything about Botanical Interests. Packets with beautiful pictures and information even how seedlings look like that’s particularly helpful when you sow outdoors. Germination rate is usually very good as you can see on the picture, only downside is a shipping fee. I don’t always order in a bulk.
- Jennifer ..Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 17, 20245 Stars
Gorgeous snapdragon! This two-tone variety is so unique and I will continue to grow this snapdragon. Sowed seeds in winter (San Diego County) and transplanted to a raised bed in early spring, and they began blooming at the end of April. Two feet tall plants - so beautiful and easy to grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
