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Antirrhinum hispanicum

Also Known As

  • Spanish Snapdragon

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Antirrhinum hispanicum plant details

Antirrhinum hispanicum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Antirrhinum hispanicum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Antirrhinum hispanicum

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Mediterranean gem likes full sun and soil on the dry side(once established). Grow 1' tall and 2' wide, blooming white-pink.

Gardening facts about Antirrhinum hispanicum plant

How to Grow Antirrhinum hispanicum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
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