Saturday, September 1, 2012

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'



Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' 
Family: Lamaiceae ~ mint/nettle
Common name: Trailing rosemary
Lab number: 1
Sunset page: 578
EBMUD page: 205


Plant info

Etymology:
Related species/genera:
Origin & Habitat: 

Appearance and attributes

Size and growth rate

H: 2'
W: 4-8'
Average

Plant type

Evergreen shrub

Plant form

mounding

Texture

medium

Noteworthy characteristics

flower, fragrance, drought tolerant

Leaf

Shape: needles
Surface: glossy green

Flower

Tiny lavender blue flowers

Cultural Issues and Care

Exposure

Coastal and/or Inland: full sun

Water

Uuntil established (2 yrs)

Soil preferences

Prefers dry

Fertilizer

None

Cultural tolerances

Deer resistant,drought, heat, neglect

Cultural challenges

none

Propogation

cuttings

Pest & diseases

--

Pruning

Dead/broken limbs

Sunset zones

4-24

Hardiness

H1, H2 Tender to frost

Landscape uses

Landscape uses

Attracts bees, attracts birds, attracts butterflies, bank cover, containers, deer resistant, ground cover, rock garden, wall cascade, seaside, containers

Companion plants

Effect

Reference pages

Sunset:
EBMUD: 205
ACSC:
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Cultivars

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