Creeping Rosemary is a spreading evergreen culinary shrub with strongly aromatic needle like foliage. The stiff cascading stems sport a profuse bloom of light blue flowers in spring. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Rosemary in the garden deters many pests.
Volatile oils in Rosemary give the herb its distinct smell and are said to aid in focus, fight inflammation, improve mood and ease digestion. Rosemary is a traditional ingredient to almost any savory dish, can be used to diversify your sweet palate as well. *
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Type: |
Shrub, Herb |
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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 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
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: Photo by David J. Stang / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, (2) cultivar413, 150320 677 Placerville Downtown - Main St at Clay St, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' Creeping Rosemary
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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