Snapdragons
Snapdragons are pretty dainty flowers that are
easy to grow.
Other Names: Dragon Flowers, Snap Dragons,
Dog's Mouth, Lion's Mouth, Toad's Mouth,
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Antirrhinum
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Snapdragon |
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Descriptions: Snapdragons are bushy plants
with tall spikes of flower buds, the blooming
flowers look like open mouths.
Size: Snapdragons grow from 1 to 4 feet
tall.
Symbolism: Snapdragons represent both
deception and graciousness.
Grow Details: Snapdragons are easy to
grow and prefer rich soils and sun.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Rich
Well-Drained Soil
Soil PH: PH 6.0 - 7.5
Water: Moist
Light: Full Sun or Part Shade
Grow Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Characteristics
Height: Snapdragons grow from 1
to 4 feet tall.
Flower Colors: Red, Pink, Yellow,
Orange, White
Propagation: Snapdragons can be propagated
through seed.
Division/Transplants:
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall
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Type: Annual or Perennials
Herbal Remedy Properties: Snapdragon leaves
and flowers are antiphlogistic, bitter, resolvent
and a stimulant; they have been employed in poultices
on tumours and ulcers.
Native Area: Snapdragons are native to
rocky areas of Europe, USA and North Africa, along
the mediterranean.
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