Snapdragon

Basic Snapdragon Flower Information


Common Names
Snapdragon

Scientific Name
Genus species Snapdragon, Antirrhinum asarina
Family Scrophulariaceae

History
Since Victorian times, a special meaning has been attached to flowers. Each flower or flower color is a symbolic representation of an emotion or expression. A highly versatile, spiky flower that comes from the Mediterranean area.

Snapdragon Flower Meaning
Deception, gracious lady.

Snapdragons are, also, associated with:

Astrological Flowers
N/A

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Snapdragons


Type Of Use: Flower
Form: Line
Fragrance: N/A
Line: Straight
Silhouette: Dense/ Spike
Blossom Texture: Irregular
Stem Size: 14-30"
Blossom Size: <1/2- 1"
Vase Life: 5-16 Days

Snapdragon Design Uses
Snapdragons make wonderful additions to multicolored and monochromatic mixed bouquets.

Snapdragon Flower Colors
Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Blues/Purples, Purples

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Flower Pictures Of Snapdragons


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