Snapdragons – “The Charming Faces”
February 20, 2025
- Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus
- Other Names: None
- Season: Spring to Fall
- Color: Pink, red, yellow, white, purple
- Symbolism: Strength, Grace
- Short Distinctive Quality: Flowers that “snap” open and closed when squeezed
💡 Did you know?
Snapdragons get their name because their flowers resemble the face of a dragon that opens and closes when squeezed!
💐 They are often grown in gardens for their colorful, upright spikes that attract bees and butterflies.
🌈 These flowers are great for adding vertical height and variety to flowerbeds, borders, and containers.
✨ Snapdragons are easy to grow and can be planted in both sunny and partially shaded areas.
