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Surface sow (needs light). Full sun to partial shade.
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Snap Dragon
Antirrhinum majus
Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Snap Dragon care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Antirrhinum majus
- Common names
- Snapdragon
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Antirrhinum
- Species
- A. majus
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® 'Interactive Flower' lesson shows kids how to squeeze the flower to make the dragon talk.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Cool season bloomer (Spring/Fall).
Growing conditions
Rocky slopes and walls.
Weather & tolerances
Frost hardy.
Pests & plant health
Rust and aphids.
Plant safety
Non-toxic.
Botanical features
A short-lived perennial grown as an annual. Flowers resemble dragon faces that 'snap' open when squeezed.
Varieties
‘Rocket’, ‘Madame Butterfly’.
Garden & everyday uses
Cut flowers, borders, children's gardens
Native range & distribution
Native to the Mediterranean region.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Greek ‘anti’ (like) and ‘rhin’ (nose/snout).
History
Historically believed to offer protection from witchcraft.
Grow snap dragon in a cup.
Seed Germination Kit
Snapdragon Seed Starter Grow Kit
USD 10.99
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Antirrhinum majus
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