This low growing shrub has arching branches that spread widely and forms a semi-prostrate habit. It has narrow fragrant mid green leaves and the 2-lipped lavender flowers appear in a cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 11

Rosmarinus lavandulaceus is naturally found in southern Europe. It prefers a well drained stony soil that is moderately fertile and tending alkaline with a pH range from 6.5 to 7.8 and grows in an open sunny position and is drought, frost and salt tolerant.

Rosemary is a long lived herb that is grown for its foliage and its spreading habit. It is planted in small cottage gardens as a specimen or used as a ground cover or spill over. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 1-2 years and may be planted into containers or rock gardens. It is also cultivated commercially and used in herbal remedies, toiletries and in cooking.ID 182

Rosmarinus(rôs-ma-REEN-us) lavandulaceus (lav-an-dew-LAH-kee-us)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family