Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

The 'Prostratus' grows to a height of 2'-3' with a spread to 8'. Its flowers are pale, lavender blue in color; the leaves are needle-like with a dark, blue-green color. This plant makes a good ground cover, and its leaves can be used as seasoning in cooking.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Herb

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.