Rosmarinus officinalis var. prostratus (rosemary Prostrata Group)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Rosmarinus |
| Species | officinalis |
| Variety | prostratus |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | a compact evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves and clusters of blue flower. |
| Shape | Matforming. |
| Landscape | Wall side borders, flower borders, flower beds. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers poor well-drained soil under full sun. |
| Pests | Susceptible to brown scale, rosemary leaf beetle, honey fungus, powdery mildews, verticillium wilt, and root rot. |
| Notable Specimens | Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. |
Photographs
Rosmarinus officinalis var. prostratus, form. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. 29/04/2019.