

Hot weather destroys snapdragon sprouts, and this plant doesn’t thrive in hot climates. These cold-season plants grow best when provided with enough sunlight and damp soil. They thrive in spring and summer, so you should plant it in the final days of winter. Today, it’s a favorite plant of gardeners. Snapdragon flowers were a symbol of superstition in some cultures. People were told that those who conceal Snapdragon flowers beneath their clothes will get an attractive and alluring demeanor.

In the Victorian era, Snapdragons were a symbol of deception and suspicion. In some cultures, Snapdragon flowers were linked to women’s timeless beauty and longevity. Snapdragons were planted around homes and taverns. People cultivated this plant, hoping to get good luck. In the ancient world, Snapdragon flowers and their “skulls” had been held as sacred entities. They come in different shapes and colors, including lavender, pink, purple, white, yellow, orange, and burgundy. “Anti” means “like,” and “rhin” means “nose.” Snapdragons grow in the US, Europe, and North Africa. Antirrhinum is a combination of two Greek words. Snapdragon flowers have been growing across the world since ancient times. Release them, and they are closing their mouth. When squeezed between the fingertips, these “skulls” open their mouth. Do you think skulls are cool? Yes? The snapdragon flowers are the best thing you will ever plant in your garden. The same applies to adults with fragile hearts. It’s not the best plant you need around if you have small children running around your yard. Snapdragon flowers got their name from the shape they develop “in the afterlife.” The seed pod turns into a dried-up human skull. There’s a spooky logic behind the appearance of these flowers. Snapdragon flowers turn into skulls once they die. Have you ever seen Antirrhinum blossoms?īut, these pink shades are actually hiding a darker truth. Snapdragon flowers belong to a group of flowering plants and you can’t ignore their soft pink and purple blossoms. Dried snapdragon seed pods look just like human skulls, and fit really well in pretty much every Halloween décor
