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Prostrate Rosmary, Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis

Upright to spreading, dense habit. Small, needle-like, dark green to gray-green leaves. Aromatic. Small blue to light purple flowers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Minimal pruning if left natural. Accepts shearing. Prune frequently, but lightly. Older plants can become overly woody-prune back to lower areas of leaf growth to encourage fill-in. Many cultivars available including 'Tuscan Blue', 'Arp', etc. Hardy plant. Culinary herb.

  • Plant type: Perennial, Shrub
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium, Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
  • Height range: 3–5 Feet
  • Width range: 6 Feet
  • Canopy value: 28 ft²
  • Growth rate: Fast, Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Purple, Blue
  • Flower season: Spring, Autumn
  • General foliage color: Grey, Green
  • Design style: Pool Friendly, Pollinator Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained
  • Native location: Mediterranean
  • PH preference: Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
  • USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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