SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

COMMON NAME: Creeping Rosemary

GARDEN SIZE: 12 - 24 inches tall by 48 - 96 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 8 - 11

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!

HABIT (FORM): Spreading, cascading

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant needle-like foliage

FLOWERS: Profuse light blue flowers in spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for local North American species. Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Bone meal in the early fall may help with overwintering.

PRUNING: Trim lightly after flowering to promote next season's growth

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Dogs, Cats, Horses

USES: Often used in the kitchen for culinary purposes, or for aromatics and aromatherapy.