Huntington Carpet Rosemary is a small dense evergreen shrub with cascading branches and aromatic needle-like foliage commonly used for cooking. Tiny clear blue flowers bloom along the leaf axils in spring and may rebloom in fall. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils. Deer resitant and drought tolerant.
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
6' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Potential diseases include Botrytis and powdery mildew without proper air circulation. Root rot can also be an issue if over watered. Watch for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fig, Lavender, Pomegranate
IMAGE: Chris.urs-o, Rosmarin.3592, CC BY-SA 3.0
