Asarina procumbens

Also Known As

Antirrhinum asarina
Trailing Snapdragon

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Asarina procumbens plant details

Asarina procumbens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asarina procumbens

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarina procumbens

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Iberian Peninsula creeper wanders around politely filling spaces with its trailing stems covered in fuzzy foliage. Pale yellow snap-dragon like flowers bloom almost continually during the growing season. Spills over edges and ledges. Best in sandy, rich soil in sun to part shade with moderate water. Evergreen in warm climates; may reseed in colder zones.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Felted kidney-shaped grey-green leaves on a low trailing evergreen compliment pale yellow and white snapdragon-like flowers, darker yellow in the throat. Mmmm. Grey-green and pale yellow - lovely. Blooms May through frost. A nice spiller for a container. Minimum temperature: -10°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

The genus contains one species of perennial herb cultivated for its trailing habit and abundant, pale yellow snapdragon-like flowers. The leaves are almost heart-shaped and slightly pubescent, and creep vigorously along the earth in well-drained soils. Use to excellent effect in rock gardens or containers, but beware its robust vigor as it may quickly outpace companion plants. Best in full sun to part shade with regular to moderate water. Hardy to 0F.