Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group (Creeping Rosemary)

A key ingredient of a Mediterranean-style garden, Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus (Creeping Rosemary) is a low-growing and spreading evergreen shrub with strongly aromatic, needle-like leaves, about 2 in (5 cm) long. Clusters of pale blue flowers appear in spring and summer, occasionally in fall. Commonly used as a culinary herb, Creeping Rosemary is perfect for rock gardens, cascading down walls, raised beds, or containers. It makes an excellent ground cover, particularly if the ground is too dry, sandy, or rocky for other ground covers.

• Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall (30-60 cm) with a spread of 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm)
• Easily grown in poor, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but thrives best in full sun. Performs poorly in heavy clay soils. Drought tolerant once established.
• Great for wall-side borders, beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, or containers. or as a ground cover.
• Virtually disease free. Watch for brown scale and rosemary leaf beetle
• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, however, deer dislike rosemary’s strong scent.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
• No regular pruning is required.
• Rosmarinus officinalis is native to the Mediterranean region, from where it has been introduced into all continents.