Botanical Name: Angelonia angustifolia ‘AngelMist® Spreading White’

Common Name: Summer Snapdragon

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11)

Size: 10–14" Tall × 18–24" Spread

Growth Habit: Low-Growing, Spreading, Mounding Habit

Sunlight: Thrives in Full Sun

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained Soil; Adapts to Average Garden Soils

Water Needs: Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Clean White Flower Spikes, Spreading Habit, Excellent Heat & Humidity Tolerance, Continuous Bloom

Uses: Ideal for Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Groundcover-Style Plantings, and Mass Displays

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

More About Angelonia ‘AngelMist® Spreading White’

Angelonia ‘AngelMist® Spreading White’ is a unique summer snapdragon bred for a spreading, cascading habit rather than the upright form typical of most Angelonia. Its crisp white flowers are produced continuously along trailing stems, creating a soft, flowing look that works beautifully in containers, baskets, and low-growing landscape plantings.

Part of the AngelMist® series, this variety was developed to combine Angelonia’s legendary heat tolerance with improved spreading performance. Unlike many trailing annuals that struggle in summer heat, ‘Spreading White’ thrives in full sun and maintains clean foliage and steady flowering through the hottest months.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘AngelMist® Spreading White’ has proven to be exceptionally dependable in full sun with minimal maintenance. It establishes quickly, fills in spaces evenly, and continues flowering without the need for deadheading.

We especially like its versatility. It functions as a spiller in mixed containers, softens edges in raised beds, and can even be used as a low, flowering ground cover in sunny areas. The bright white blooms provide contrast and lightness, pairing well with bold summer colors. Foliage stays clean with very low disease pressure.

Angelonia ‘AngelMist® Spreading White’ vs. Upright Angelonia Varieties

AngelMist™ Spreading White vs Other Angelonia Varieties

AngelMist™ Spreading White is fundamentally different from upright selections like Alonia™ Big Snow and the AngelFlare™ series. While those selections focus on vertical flower spikes, Angel Mist™ is bred to spread outward, creating a flowing, ground-hugging effect. It also contrasts with the more rigid structure of Archangel™ White and Archangel™ Dark Purple, which are designed for height and mass.

For gardeners prioritizing coverage, movement, and softness, AngelMist™ Spreading White fills a role no other variety can. It excels in hanging baskets, container edges, and bed fronts where upright Angelonia would feel too stiff or formal.