Snap Dragons - How to Discuss

Snap dragons

Are snapdragon flowers full sun? Snapdragon is easy to grow. You will be successful if you grow them in well-draining garden soil. Dragons need sunlight in most places, but because they stop blooming when it's too hot, they prefer partial shade in hot, sunny climates.

How did snap dragons get there name?

Snapdragon gets its name from the shape the flowers take when pinched. When squeezed from both sides, the flowers open their mouths and look like a dragon's face. The Latin name literally means "snout" and refers to the pods that were exposed when the flower turned brown and fell.