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snapdragon
noun
snap·drag·on
ˈsnap-ˌdra-gən 
: any of a genus (Antirrhinum of the family Plantaginaceae, the plantain family) of herbs having showy tubular flowers with two-lipped coronas
especially
: a widely cultivated one (A. majus) of Mediterranean origin having usually pink, red, yellow, or white flowers
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As an alternative, snapdragons have a very similar appearance to foxglove.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Foxgloves, delphiniums, snapdragons, lupins, stock, lavender, sage and penstemon provide vertical accents that contrast with and highlight the roses’ round blooms.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
In addition to dahlias, which bloom in late summer, the farm also grows zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons, cosmos and more.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Trailing vincas spill over the front of this rosy-toned dynamic arrangement filled with ‘Great Falls Angel’ coleus and ‘Peppermint’ caladiums, plus ‘Miss Molly’ butterfly bushes, snapdragons, and angelonias which add height.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Foxgloves, delphiniums, snapdragons, lupins, stock, lavender, sage and penstemon provide vertical accents that contrast with and highlight the roses’ round blooms.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
In addition to dahlias, which bloom in late summer, the farm also grows zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons, cosmos and more.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Trailing vincas spill over the front of this rosy-toned dynamic arrangement filled with ‘Great Falls Angel’ coleus and ‘Peppermint’ caladiums, plus ‘Miss Molly’ butterfly bushes, snapdragons, and angelonias which add height.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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“Snapdragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapdragon. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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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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