The Antirrhinum, known by the popular name of 'Leon's mouth' it is a plant perennial native of the countries bordering the Mediterranean.

Simple to cultivate has always been a plant common in gardens and terraces thanks to its adaptability in different exposure and soil conditions. Its dark green leaves are placed in a spiral around the stem on which it is born beautiful colored and fragrant flowers, formed by two lips that open one over the other. If cultivated well it is capable of flowering from March until the first frosts, giving your green spaces grace and liveliness. In the garden its use is very varied, you can insert it in mixtures of seeds for flowering meadows mine it adapts very well even in a rocky area. Also in pot it is very versatile on the terrace or on a balcony.

CARE

Choose a place for her sunny and warm to favor its luxuriant growth.

Water regularly but not too abundantly, these plants in fact prefer drought to excess water, so wait until the soil is dry between one watering and the other. During the winter, be careful to suspend the watering and cover the stem of the plant with fabric to protect it from possible frost.

Fertilizer with a liquid fertilizer at least once a month.

Use del universal soil, loose and well drained and rich in organic matter. Its stem with an erect posture, in good conditions, can therefore reach even 40-80 cm in height. Snapdragon doesn't need pruning unless you want to contain its growth, remember to remove dried leaves and flowers to help their growth.

CURIOSITY'

Its name is linked to the shape of the flower, formed by a corolla with two lobes, which roll up similarly to lips.