Westringia fruticosa
Also Known As
- Westringia fruiticosa
- Westringia rosmariniformis
- Coast Rosemary
- Victorian Rosemary
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Westringia fruticosa plant details
Westringia fruticosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Westringia fruticosa
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, topiary, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Westringia fruticosa
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A wonderful plant for warmer coastal areas, green rosemary-like leaves on long branches create a dense shrub 4-6' tall and up to twice as wide, small white flowers appear year-round; quite tolerant of salt pray and drought. S/M-D
By: Forestfarm
Dense mound to 5' tall with gray-green leaves and a white lower surface. Small white flowers bloom throughout the year in milder climates and through spring in colder areas. Durable shrub for full sun, needing good drainage, with only occasional water when established.
By: Native Sons
Westringia fruiticosa is not a true rosemary, but looks just like it. Known as Victorian or Coast Rosemary with grey green foliage producing white flowers in late summer thru winter. Tolerate coast conditions. May be pruned into a topiary.
Gardening facts about Westringia fruticosa plant
How to Grow Westringia fruticosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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