Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius

Also Known As

Sea Rosemary

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius plant details

Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: wind
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Medium, evergreen shrub, to 4-5 ft tall and nearly as wide, with crowded, tiny leaves, green above and silvery beneath giving an overall silver appearance. Large corymbs of white flowers are opalescent and reflect a pale pink cast. Drying flowers stay very handsome for a long time. Full sun to part shade, with occasional summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Beautiful, hardy, and easy to grow, this Australian member of the Asteraceae family sports narrow silvery leaves that fade to green-grey in rainy weather and closely packed heads of white flowers that emerge from showy deep pink buds. The shrub is upright with beautiful dense growth and upswept branches, ultimately reaching about 4 – 6' depending on the site. Best cultivated in full sun, it can handle any amount of wind and exposure, and drought, and temperatures to at least 10 °F.