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.
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