Snapdragon Flower Roots. Antirrhinum majus the common snapdragon often - especially in horticulture - simply snapdragon is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus AntirrhinumThe plant was placed in the family Plantaginaceae following a revision of its prior classical family Scrophulariaceae. Snapdragons are perennials that flower for most of the year and their peak season is April June and August October.
The dwarf snapdragon can be anywhere between 6 to 15 inches in height whereas the tallest variety can grow up to 48 inches tall. Pinching the growing tips of plants can encourage bushiness. Sow the seeds indoors early in the year moving the seedlings outside once the ground is frost free.
Prepare the soil by breaking up large clumps of soil and amending heavy soils with compost or peat moss.
Use low rates of a slow release fertilizer as higher rates may encourage root rots. Prepare the soil by breaking up large clumps of soil and amending heavy soils with compost or peat moss. Snapdragons are started from seed indoors and planted. 16122020 Snapdragon flowers can be edible with a slightly bitter taste.