Trailing Rosemary
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Rosmarinus officinalis
Trailing Rosemary Photo Description: One of the best and toughest plants for arid zones. Trailing Rosemary does well in poor or shallow soils. It tolerates great heat and blazing sun as well as cold climates. Pale flowers appear along branches in spring and throughout the year. The low-growing form is used as a ground cover. The upright form makes a nice shrub or hedge. Grows to 2 feet high and spreads 3 to 6 feet or wider.

Maintenance: Requires moderate to little water. Trailing Rosemary is quite drought resistant when established, but may yellow slightly if kept too dry. Shearing the top will encourage the side branches to spread. Take care not to trim plants back beyond the last bit of foliage. Plants cut too far back tend not to sprout new growth.