Snapdragon
June - October
Common name: Snapdragon, dragon flowers
Genus Name: Antirrhinum
Family Name: Plantaginaceae
Place of Origin: Native to the rocky areas of Europe (Mediterranean), North America and Northern Africa
How long do they last? 5-days
Extremely popular and widely used in floristry, this flower is a perennial herb with erect stems, high-bearing leaves and attractive tubular two-lipped flowers.
Did you know?
Children like Antirrhinums because they can pinch off the individual blossoms and make the “dragon mouth” open and close.
Care tips
When buying Snapdragon, select stems that are 30-50% open and buds on the tip showing colour.