The Snapdragon Tom Thumb mixed consists of low-growing, easy-to-grow, and strong plants in various bright colors. The Snapdragon Tom Thumb mixed comes in various shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Snapdragons require a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Snapdragons are also known as Lion's Mouth, Rabbit's Mouth, Toad's Mouth, Dog's Mouth, Calf's Snout and Bulldogs. The name snapdragon comes from its shape, which resembles a lion's mouth. If you gently squeeze both sides of the flower, it opens and closes like a mouth. The flowers grow on sturdy, slightly hairy stems and are surrounded by lance-shaped leaves. Snapdragons are native to the Mediterranean region. From the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Croatia, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, Palestine, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey. Here, this plant grows primarily in dry, rocky areas, in crevices, and on sunny walls. In the Netherlands, it also grows wild on old walls and in quarries. Snapdragon is a member of the Plantain family (Plantaginaceae), along with: Daisy, Common Snapdragon, Starwort, Keeled Snapdragon, Autumn Snapdragon, Hooked Snapdragon, Spring Snapdragon, Wall Snapdragon, Marjoram, and Foxglove, Woolly Foxglove, Globeflower, Grace Herb, Lamb's-tail, Stubble Snapdragon, Linnet Snapdragon, Alpine Snapdragon, Linnet, Field Snapdragon, Plantain, Sand Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Field Speedwell, Speedwell, Common Speedwell, Ivy Speedwell, Wood Speedwell, Early Speedwell, Small Speedwell and Palm Speedwell.
Snapdragon has several symbolic meanings. If you have a big secret to share with someone, you can give them a snapdragon, because the snapdragon represents the keeping of the deepest secrets. Besides summer beauty, snapdragon also represents prosperity, purity, strength and even love in science. Snapdragon is a very popular cut flower. The flowers of the snapdragon are edible. They have a fresh, somewhat citrus-like flavor. Use these flowers as a garnish and decoration of, for example, salads. Try eating snapdragon flowers with some aged cheese. This flower looks best when planted in clusters in the border or garden. It's also a welcome addition to bee and butterfly gardens. Snapdragon can also be grown in pots, window boxes, and balcony boxes. Snapdragon is a favorite of bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects. Remove dead flowers regularly. Snapdragon flowers from June till October. Non hardy annual. Height: 20 cm.
