Everwilde Farms - 2000 Tetra Mix Snapdragon Wildflower Seeds - Gold Vault Seed Packet

This Everwilde Farms Tetra Mix Snapdragon is a species that has been a garden favorite since the 1700s. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it gets its name from its unusual blossoms that look like a dragon's head, and the "mouth" even opens when it's squeezed. In medieval times, snapdragons often guarded the gates of castles because of a belief that they offered protection. Victorian women received bouquets of this flower with delight, since this meant a coming proposal; they also made infusions of the plant for cosmetic purposes. Thomas Jefferson grew snapdragons in his famous experimental garden and was the first American to document their growth. In addition to being decorative in the garden, snapdragon blossoms are edible and can be used as a garnish for elegant desserts. This edible flower plant reaches a full height of about 20" at maturity. For best results, plant it during the spring when the temperature is about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. This Everwilde Farms Tetra Mix Snapdragon plant attracts bees and hummingbirds while repelling deer.