A hardy compact shrub with tight grey-green rosemary like leaves which are velvety white underneath. The Native Rosemary produces small white to light mauves flowers in spring and summer
This adaptable Australian native is ideal for a low hedge, native gardens, seaside gardens tubs or dry, sunny banks.
Common Name:
Native Rosemary, Coastal Rosemary
Botanical Name:
Westringia fruticosa
Plant size:
Approx 8 - 10cm
Pot size:
50mm pot.
Max growth: 2 metres high
and up to 4m wide.
Maintenance:
Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth. Benefits from summer watering.
Planting:
Tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions
Grows best in well drainging soil in a open sunny position.
Loves coastal conditions including salt laden winds