Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’
Common Name: Dwarf rosemary Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape uneven, sprawling, somewhat shrubby type of growth; rustic looking and irregular with age; can become very woody Height 24" Spread 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun, tolerates partial Soil best in poor soil if well drained Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24); to 10° F Morphology: Leaves very characteristic, narrow, aromatic, glossy, dark green above, grayish green beneath on square stems Flowers small, light lavender blue, 1/4" - 1/2" diameter; winter spring; attracts bees Fruit small 4-part nutlet Propagation: softwood tip cuttings under mist Usage: informal groundcover, especially good on banks and cascading over walls; good in rustic situations; be sure to plant where bees (strongly attracted by flowers) will not cause problems Landscape Care: Watering prefers slightly dry soils, must have good drainage Fertilizing none - looks rangy with too much water and fertilizer Pruning control height by light pruning Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other frequent pinching of small plants forces dense side growth Origin: Mediterranean region Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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