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snapdragon
noun
snap·drag·on
ˈsnap-ˌdra-gən 
: any of a genus (Antirrhinum of the family Scrophulariaceae, the snapdragon 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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Sweeney's bouquets included roses (of course), peonies, snapdragons, and more.
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Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
In Zones 7-10, snapdragons may be available for planting in the fall, then overwinter in the ground and re-bloom in spring.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024
The best-selling set comes with 15 stems and a mix of flower and leaf varieties, including roses, snapdragons, poppies, asters, daisies, and grasses.
—Sarah Toscano and Jennifer Maldonado, EW.com, 22 June 2023
Marigolds and snapdragons are also pet-friendly, as are violas, freesia and orchids, the organization adds.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
Options for your new plantings include pinks, sweet alyssum, larkspurs, snapdragons, Iceland poppies, stocks, foxgloves, wallflowers, ornamental Swiss chard and, a little closer to March, petunias.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
The set comes with 15 flowers to create, such as roses, snapdragons, poppies, asters, daisies, and more, and when you’re done, they can be placed in a vase without wilting.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
Earlier this year, the US Department of Agriculture approved the sale of purple tomatoes, which contain snapdragon genes that boost their antioxidant content and increase shelf life.
—WIRED, 30 Oct. 2023
Add snapdragons to planters or beds that need to be refreshed now.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2023
Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
In Zones 7-10, snapdragons may be available for planting in the fall, then overwinter in the ground and re-bloom in spring.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024
The best-selling set comes with 15 stems and a mix of flower and leaf varieties, including roses, snapdragons, poppies, asters, daisies, and grasses.
—Sarah Toscano and Jennifer Maldonado, EW.com, 22 June 2023
Marigolds and snapdragons are also pet-friendly, as are violas, freesia and orchids, the organization adds.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
Options for your new plantings include pinks, sweet alyssum, larkspurs, snapdragons, Iceland poppies, stocks, foxgloves, wallflowers, ornamental Swiss chard and, a little closer to March, petunias.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
The set comes with 15 flowers to create, such as roses, snapdragons, poppies, asters, daisies, and more, and when you’re done, they can be placed in a vase without wilting.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
Earlier this year, the US Department of Agriculture approved the sale of purple tomatoes, which contain snapdragon genes that boost their antioxidant content and increase shelf life.
—WIRED, 30 Oct. 2023
Add snapdragons to planters or beds that need to be refreshed now.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2023
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snapdragon
noun
snap·drag·on
ˈsnap-ˌdrag-ən
: a widely grown herb having showy usually pink, red, white, or yellow two-lipped flowers
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