snapdragon

noun

snap·drag·on ˈsnap-ˌdra-gən

: any of a genus (Antirrhinum of the family Plantaginaceae, the plantain family) of herbs having showy bilabiate flowers

especially : a widely cultivated one (A. majus) of Mediterranean origin having usually pink, red, yellow, or white flowers

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In the casual garden, roses contrast and pair wonderfully with the vertical showy spikes of foxgloves, penstemons, delphiniums, stock and snapdragons and the tiny, dainty flowers of alyssum, daisies and nemesia. —

Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025 This snapdragon reaches about 20 inches in height with semi-double 1 to 1 ½ inch blooms produces all season long and able to tolerate light frosts. —

Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025 Plants that are native to cold areas, like boneset and milkweed, germinate best when their seeds are cold stratified around January to February. 8 to 10 Weeks Before Last Frost Celery, leeks, eggplants, peppers, and flowers like snapdragons also grow relatively slowly. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025 Many perennial and annual flowers, including marigolds and snapdragons. —

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