Archangel™ Dark Purple Summer Snapdragon

Archangel™ Dark Purple is an upright Angelonia with deep purple, snapdragon-like flowers above green foliage. Ball’s Archangel line is selected for uniform branching and flowering, and for performance in heat and humidity; its dark-purple listing is distinguished from other purple and raspberry selections in the series. ## Garden use and season The flowers provide summer color in borders and containers, and the upright stems add vertical emphasis among lower bedding plants. Plants flower through the warm season; in frost-prone areas they are normally used as annuals. ## Growing conditions Choose full sun and soil that drains well while retaining enough moisture for active growth. Angelonia tolerates heat and humidity; once established, the species can withstand some dry periods. Avoid persistently waterlogged soil. The product is sold under Ball’s Archangel brand. [Ball’s Dark Purple product page](https://www.ball.com.br/produto/angelonia-archangel-dark-purple/) identifies the color and series; [NCSU Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/angelonia-angustifolia/) and [UF/IFAS Extension](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/angelonia/) support species-level growing guidance. ## Maintenance Keep plants watered during establishment and check containers during hot spells. Angelonia generally needs little routine pruning and does not require deadheading or staking. Remove damaged stems or spent material for appearance if desired. Do not treat the cultivar’s heat tolerance as proof of winter hardiness in cold climates.