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Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

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Overview

The Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) exudes hardiness and elegance with its needle-like, gray-green leaves and delicate, white to light-lavender blooms. This evergreen shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade, growing 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. Its drought resilience and salt tolerance make it ideal for coastal settings. Prune lightly to maintain shape. Zones 9-11 are optimal for this low-maintenance, versatile plant.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — this robust plant typically grows to 4-6 feet in height and width

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — white-fuzzy texture on the underside
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — this robust plant typically grows to 4-6 feet in height and width; requires minimal watering
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — Originating from Australia
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — Originating from Australia; this robust plant typically grows to 4-6 feet in height and width
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — In spring and intermittently throughout the year
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — This evergreen shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade, growing 3 to 6 feet tall and wide; requires minimal watering
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — being able to withstand salt spray and strong winds; indeed
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — With minimal pest and disease issues
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — Zones 9-11 are optimal for this low-maintenance, versatile plant
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — or part of a mixed border
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — white to light-lavender blooms
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — shrub with white blooms
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — Prune lightly to maintain shape
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — scientifically known as Westringia fruticosa; requires minimal watering
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — Its drought resilience and salt tolerance make it ideal for coastal settings
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — This evergreen shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade, growing 3 to 6 feet tall and wide
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — making it a delightful contrast against darker greens in the landscape
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — an ideal choice for seaside gardens; its drought resilience and salt tolerance make it ideal for coastal settings
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — white to pale blue flowers that resemble those of the true rosemary
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — scientifically known as Westringia fruticosa
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — making it an excellent candidate for water-wise landscaping.<br><br>When incorporating into garden designs
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — requires minimal watering; this robust plant typically grows to 4-6 feet in height and width
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — is a versatile and hardy evergreen shrub that is ideal for a variety of landscape designs
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — white flowers in the garden
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