Sand Heath, Sandhill Rosemary, Florida Rosemary
Ceratiola ericoides (Florida Rosemary) is a dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with many erect branches clothed with aromatic whorls of 4-6 thick, needle-like leaves, about 1/2 in (1 cm) long. The foliage releases a rosemary fragrance when crushed. In early spring to early summer, clusters of small, papery, yellow to brown flowers appear in the leaf axils. Sporadic blooms may occur throughout the rest of the year with rain. The flowers are followed by tiny, round, fleshy yellow-green fruits on female plants in the winter. The fruits are an important food source for wildlife but are not produced on mature plants (at least 12 years old). Native to the southeastern coastal states of the United States, Florida Rosemary occurs naturally in extremely dry sandhills and sand ridges. It is primarily used in naturalized areas of sand dunes and habitat restoration. Florida Rosemary provides cover and nesting habitat for various types of birds, including the northern cardinal, yellow-rumped warbler, gray catbird, common yellow throat, mourning dove, and the federally threatened Florida scrub jay.
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Winter |
Height | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Winter |
Height | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
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