Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Asarina procumbens
Creeping Snapdragon
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Height
- 6 to 12 inches tall
- Width
- Can spread 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Pale yellow with darker veins
- Foliage color
- Green, with slightly fuzzy, lobed leaves
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly to shape as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 7 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees and butterflies
About this plant
Asarina procumbens, also known as trailing snapdragon, is a unique perennial native to the Pyrenees in southern France and northern Spain. This charming, low-growing plant is noted for its cascading stems and rounded, velvety leaves, which form dense mats perfect for ground cover or spilling over containers and rock walls.
Blooming from late spring through fall, Asarina procumbens produces delicate, pale yellow tubular flowers with soft, frilled edges that resemble miniature snapdragons. These blossoms add a cheerful touch to the garden, especially in areas with partial shade, where their soft color is a lovely contrast against the foliage.
Works well in
Pollinator Gardens · Containers · Borders · Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Heucheras · Ferns · Campanulas · Creeping phlox · Dianthus · Tiarellas
Design tip
Take advantage of its trailing habit by placing it where stems can cascade naturally over the edges of containers, raised beds, or stone walls. The graceful spill softens rigid lines and adds movement without overwhelming nearby plants.
