Is DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon good for the Colorado Front Range?

Yes, DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.

How far apart do I plant DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon?

Space DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.

How much water does DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon need?

It needs low water once established.

Is DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon native to Colorado?

No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Is DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon deer-resistant?

DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.

How long does DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon bloom?

DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon blooms for several weeks, a long-season performer on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.

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DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon

Antirrhinum sempervirens 'P020S'

Compiled by Nicholas Julia · Reviewed against CSU Extension & Plant Select® · Updated 2026-09-11

DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon (Antirrhinum sempervirens 'P020S') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Cold-hardy perennial snapdragon; cream-and-pink blooms over compact silvery foliage.

Plant Select®low water6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant

Photos

Photo 1: (c) frangp, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Photo 3: (c) Joan Simon, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Photo 4: Piquard jean-louis, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)

At a glance

Will it survive here?

Water needs: low water
Sun: Best in full sun.
Soil: loam, sandy, well drained only
Soil pH: 6.5–8.0
Hail tolerance: high
Wind tolerance: high
Salt tolerance: moderate

How big, what shape?

Mature size: 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide
Planting spacing: ~13–18 in apart

What it looks like, and when

Bloom time: late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer
Bloom color: white, pink
Bloom length: Long (several weeks)
Foliage: Deciduous

Who else benefits

Pollinator value: high
Deer: Generally deer-resistant
Colorado native: No

Planting & establishment

Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Is DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes, DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
How big does DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon get?: It matures to about 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
How far apart do I plant DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon?: Space DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.
How much water does DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon need?: It needs low water once established.
Is DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon native to Colorado?: No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
Is DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon deer-resistant?: DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
How long does DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon bloom?: DREW'S FOLLY Hardy Snapdragon blooms for several weeks, a long-season performer on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.