Antirrhinum hispanicum 'Avalanche' (Creeping Snapdragon)

Plant Profile

Antirrhinum hispanicum 'Avalanche' is a low, spreading, perennial cultivar of Spanish Snapdragon. It forms a mat of small, gray-green leaves. In spring to early summer, it produces a profusion of snapdragon-like, white flowers with yellow throats, cascading like an avalanche. Great for walls and rock gardens.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Plantaginaceae
• Genus: Antirrhinum (an-TEE-ry-num)
• Species: hispanicum (his-PAN-ih-kuh)
• Cultivar: 'Avalanche'
• Synonym: Antirrhinum molle

Growing Conditions

Full sun, well-drained, gritty soil. Hardy in USDA zones 6–9. Drought tolerant once established.

Landscape Uses

Rock gardens, walls, containers, edging. Cascading habit.

Maintenance

Shear after flowering. Good drainage essential.