USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
15 - 25 cm (6 - 10 in)
Spread
0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
The shrub Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest' (prostrate rosemary) bears showy, bright blue and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This plant is low trailing in form and has showy, matte, fine textured, aromatic and evergreen foliage that is medium green and greyish green in colour. The bark is fragrant and exfoliating in texture.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, border, container, culinary, edging and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest' . Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest' is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest' (prostrate rosemary) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.
