False Rosemary is a native evergreen shrub that resembles rosemary but the gray-green needle-like foliage has a minty scent if crushed. The strong upright stems sport blooms of lavender flowers with dark purple spots the lower lip from spring well into fall. Best grown in full sun and dry well-drained acidic soils. Extremely drought tolerant.
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Origins: |
Alabama/Florida Panhandle |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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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
IMAGES: Homer Edward Price, Minty-Rosemary--flowers (26748987536), CC BY 2.0, (2) Photo by jimduggan24, Conradina grandiflora 7aIR2_01
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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