Island Bush Snapdragon

A standout in the dry garden, Island Bush Snapdragon is a compact, mounding evergreen shrub native to the Channel Islands and coastal southern California. It grows to about 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, with soft green leaves and a nearly continuous bloom of tubular, snapdragon-like flowers in vivid magenta-red.

This plant is a magnet for hummingbirds and native bees, especially in late spring through fall when its floral display peaks. Thanks to its coastal origins, it’s well adapted to sandy soils, salt spray, wind, and drought, yet also performs reliably inland with occasional summer water.

Island Bush Snapdragon adds cheerful color, ecological value, and a touch of structure to native plant gardens, habitat restorations, and water-wise urban landscapes. It's an ideal choice for borders, slopes, or as a low informal hedge.

• Prune lightly after peak bloom to shape or rejuvenate.
• Needs good drainage; thrives in sandy or rocky soils.
• Water deeply but infrequently once established.
• Can be tip-pruned for bushier growth in spring.