What plant is snapdragon? Introducing the herbaceous plant snapdragon

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970By Emily Carter 0 views

Snapdragon is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Antirrhinum. The plant height is 20-70 cm, and the leaves are oblong-lanceolate. The inflorescence is a raceme, the corolla is tubular and two-lipped, the base swells into a sac-like shape, the upper lip is upright and 2-lobed, and the lower lip is 3-lobed, spreading and curved outward. The flower colors are rich and varied.

Other names for snapdragon

Dragon's head flower, lion flower, dragon's mouth flower, foreign colorful bird

Morphological characteristics of snapdragon

Perennial upright herb, the stem base is sometimes woody, and it can reach 80 cm tall. The stem base is hairless, the middle and upper parts are covered with glandular hairs, and the base sometimes branches. The lower leaves are opposite, the upper leaves are often alternate, with short petioles; the leaf blades are hairless, lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, 2-6 cm long, with entire margins.

The corolla comes in many colors, from red and purple to white, 3-5 cm long, the base extends downward at the front into a pouch-like shape, the upper lip is upright and broad, 2-parted, the lower lip is 3-lobed, bulging upward toward the upper lip in the middle, closing the throat, making the corolla look mask-like.

Growth habits of snapdragon

It likes sunlight and can also tolerate partial shade. It is relatively cold-tolerant and not tolerant of intense summer heat. It is suitable for loose, fertile, well-drained soil, and can also grow normally in calcareous soil.

Main value of snapdragon

Snapdragon is a flower that blooms in summer and autumn. It is widely planted in Chinese gardens and is suitable for mass planting in flower beds and flower borders. It works especially well when combined with zinnia, petunia, marigold, salvia, and others.

Tall varieties can be used as background plantings, while dwarf varieties are suitable for rock gardens or windowsill flower boxes, or for border planting. This flower can also be used as a cut flower.

Flower language of snapdragon

A pure heart