Prostratus rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus 'Prostratus'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Prostratus' rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Prostratus') is an herb for ground cover, rock gardens, containers, and xeriscape. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. The arching stems stay evergreen and fragrant, and bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Hidcote lavender, Purple-flowered rock rose, and Oregano.