Re: Angelonia nandiana?

In message <3557341A.4DA2@mcn.net>  writes:
> Well, I bought this lovely little plant in the basket and planter
> section of a local greenhouse. It is named Angelonia, nandiana - annual
> and is called Orchid Falls. The plant has narrow dark green leaves at
> the base with a slender flower spike with a few leaves on it. The
> flowers look a little like a small, snapdragon w/out the snap. They are
> dark blue with a white throat. I can't find it anywhere in my garden
> books or catalogs. It says it is best in sun. Anyone have anymore
> information on it? Should I cut the flower stalk back when the flowers
> are spent?
> 
> Thanks
> Ann B.
> Montana Gardener

I have grown angelonia in window boxes with full sun for 2 years and it is one 
of my all-time favorites. I also wondered what it really was and assumed it was 
a tender perennial being marketed here as an annual. It showed up this year as a
top plant pick in either Garden Gate or Organic Gardening. It lasts well as a 
cut flower, and individual stalks bloom slowly over a long period. I cut the 
stalks back and noticed no ill effects. I've heard that it grows larger in pots 
than when it's in the ground. Last year I had both pink and purple varieties but
was happier with the purple as the blooms were more prolific.

Patty Tam
MN zone 4

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