Westringia fruticosa Mundi (Coast Rosemary)
Coast Rosemary, Westringia fruticosa 'WES05', Westringia villosa Mundi, Westringia villosa 'WES05', Westringia rosmariniformis 'Wes05'
Very showy when in bloom, Westringia fruticosa Mundi (Coast Rosemary) is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub with long narrow dark gray-green leaves, up to 1 in. long (2.5 cm). A profusion of small white flowers are produced in spring (year-round in coastal areas). Attractive to butterflies and bees, they are so abundant that they literally cover the shrub. Tough and low maintenance, this prostrate shrub makes a great groundcover and is perfect for waterwise gardens. Salt tolerant, it is well suited to coastal landscapes.
- Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall (30-60 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm).
- Easily grown in dry, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Drought tolerant once established.
- Great as a specimen plant, low hedge, in Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens and xeriscape gardens.
- Virtually disease free and pest free.
- No pruning required. Takes well to shearing.
- Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings or graft.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
