Coast Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa
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
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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