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When to Plant Snapdragon in Lewis County, WA

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are classic cool-season annuals whose upright spikes of dragon-lipped flowers are among spring's most dramatic displays. Tolerating light frosts, they bloom from early spring until summer heat shuts them down — then often revive in fall. In zones 9-11 they are grown as fall-planted winter annuals and may re-seed to naturalize.

Lewis County, Washington is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost is October 24, giving you a growing season of approximately 182 days.

At an elevation of 327 feet, Lewis County receives approximately 37.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 86°F, providing good warmth for Snapdragon during the growing season.

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Lewis County, WA (Zone 8a) Moderate season
182 days
Last Spring Frost April 25
182 growing days
First Fall Frost October 24

Lewis County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.6-6.2

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Snapdragon

Snapdragon needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Snapdragon Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 5.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 3.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.1" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 2.8" 1.5" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Jun 4.3" 1.3" 3" 🚿 Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 0.6" 3.7" 🚿 Regular watering
Aug 4.3" 0.6" 3.7" 🚿 Regular watering
Sep 4.3" 1.4" 2.9" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 3.4" 0.9" 💧 Light watering
Nov 6.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 5.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Lewis County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Snapdragon Planting Timeline — Lewis County, WA

Snapdragon Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 14 Feb 14 – Feb 28
Transplant Outdoors April 11 Apr 11 – Apr 25
Direct Sow March 21 Mar 21 – Apr 11
Bloom June 20 Jun 20 – Oct 10
Fall Sowing August 15 Aug 15 – Aug 29

· 9" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May
June Bloom
July Bloom
August Fall Sowing Bloom
September Bloom
October Bloom
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

70–100 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6.2–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 8a

📆 Growing Season

182 days in Lewis County

Growing Tips for Lewis County

Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost; seeds need light to germinate — press into moist medium and do not cover. Transplant after hardening off, even if light frosts remain. Pinch seedlings once to encourage branching. Deadhead to prolong blooming. In zones 8-11, sow in fall for a winter-to-spring show. Tall varieties (24-36") make excellent cut flowers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snapdragon in Lewis County, WA?

Lewis County is in Zone 8a with an average last frost of April 25. Plan your Snapdragon planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Lewis County, WA?

Lewis County, Washington is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and first fall frost is October 24.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Lewis County, WA. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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