SNAPDRAGON

Every garden should have at least a few Snapdragons , tall spikes of brightly colored flowers that bloom profusely in cooler weather. Most are intensely colored and real standouts in the spring or fall garden.

These annual flowers have become tried-and-true classics because they’re wonderfully easy to grow. Snapdragons thrive in practically any sunny spot. They don’t mind cool temperatures and continue to bloom all summer long in most areas. (They don’t love extended summer heat and humidity and may not do well over the summer in especially warm areas.) Snapdragons love garden beds, borders, and containers. They're versatile choices you can enjoy just about anywhere. The plant also adds a touch of whimsy to the garden. They earned their name because some think the individual flowers look like a dragon’s face. If you squeeze the back of the bloom, it appears to have jaws that open and snap shut.