Australian rosemary
Westringia fruticosa
Description:
Fast growing, tidy mounding shrub; hardy and versatile; long blooming blue or white flowers; attracts pollinators; NOT edible.
Native to:
Australia
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
varies 4-6 ft or 2-3 ft for smaller
Width:
varies 4-6 ft or 2-3 ft for smaller
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
year round
Wildlife Value:
Butterflies
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Can be left unpruned for a naturalistic look or rounded or trained as a hedge as desired. Tolerates pruning throughout growing season.