The Snapdragon and CLHS
Snapdragons tolerate our mild freezes very well in
the winter time. They are an excellent flower for late Fall into Spring.
We have some in our flower garden.
Kingdom: Plantae
Common Name:
Snapdragon
Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Antirrhinum
Species: majus
Natural Range
During the 1950's snapdragons were one of the top
five cut flowers grown in North America.
Interesting Facts
The
Antirrhinum is reminiscent of English gardens with the tall stems grouped
amongst cottage borders. If you squeeze
the sides of the Snapdragon gently the dragon's mouth will open and close.
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The Snapdragon and CLHS
Snapdragons tolerate our mild freezes very well in
the winter time. They are an excellent flower for late Fall into Spring.
We have some in our flower garden.