When to Plant Snapdragon in Cedar Park, Texas (78613)

Location

Cedar Park, Texas

ZIP Code

78613

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Friday, December 26, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Friday, March 6, 2026

Based on last frost Friday, February 20, 2026 · Zone 9a

Pro tip: Start Snapdragon seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Antirrhinum majus

Days to Maturity 60 days

Mature Height 12-36"

Spread 12"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate

✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods to dry and turn brown on the spike. Small holes in pods will open when ripe.

Processing

Shake dry pods over a bowl to collect tiny seeds. Dry 1 additional week.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Many snapdragons are OP but some are hybrid. Seeds are tiny — handle carefully during collection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snapdragon in Cedar Park, Texas? +

In Cedar Park (Zone 9a), start Snapdragon seeds indoors around Friday, December 26, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Cedar Park, Texas? +

The average last spring frost date for Cedar Park, Texas (ZIP 78613) is around Friday, February 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9a.

How long does Snapdragon take to grow? +

Snapdragon typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Cedar Park, that means you can expect harvest around Friday, March 6, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Snapdragon indoors or direct sow in Texas? +

Snapdragon should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Cedar Park, that means starting around Friday, December 26, 2025.

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Growing Snapdragon in Zone 9a

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Cedar Park, Texas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, December 26, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Snapdragon seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.