Trailing Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Groundcover |
| Size | 2' x 5' |
| Flower Color | White to Pale Blue |
| Flower Season | Winter to Spring |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness | 15°F |
| Notes: | Upright forms are available; Fragrant |
Description
One of the best and toughest ground cover plants for arid regions, Trailing Rosemary does well in poor or shallow soils. It tolerates great heat and blazing sun as well as cold climates. Small, pale blue to white flowers appear along branches in winter and spring. The low-growing, trailing form is used as a ground cover. The upright form makes a nice shrub or hedge. The trailing form grows to 2 feet high and spreads to 5 feet or wider. The foliage of trailing rosemary is fragrant.
Maintenance
Trailing Rosemary is quite drought resistant, requiring little water once established. It may yellow slightly if kept too dry. In the low deserts, water established trailing rosemary plants every two to three weeks in the summer, once a month in the winter. Shearing the top encourages the side branches to spread. Take care not to trim plants back beyond the last bit of foliage. Trailing Rosemary plants that are cut back too far tend not to sprout new growth.
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