Coastal Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

Description

This low-maintenance shrub makes a fantastic ground cover! It's covered in soft grey-green foliage, and its tiny white flowers are a magnet for butterflies and harmless native bees. Plus, it's super tough and can handle all sorts of soils - including coastal areas where it'll thrive with its impressive salt tolerance.

Plant Details

📏 Growth & Size

Height: 0.3m

Width: 1.5m

Growth Habit: Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Plant Type: Small shrub

☀️ Growing Conditions

Light: Sunny, Light shade

Soil Type: Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Soil Moisture: Dry, Well-drained

Climate Zone: Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

🌸 Flowers & Wildlife

Flower Color: White

Flowering Time: Spring, Summer, Winter

Attracts: Bees, Other insects, Lizards

ℹ️ Additional Info

Family: Lamiaceae

Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost

Special Uses: Erosion control, Playground friendly

Suitable For: Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant