Huntington Carpet Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Huntington Carpet'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | rohs-ma-RY-nus oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Design Ideas | This is an excellent groundcover for sunny banks or along paths. It is also a fine addition to containers, where it will spill over the edges. Plant in a Mediterranean or culinary garden in the foreground of hedges or the interior of parterres. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Hillside, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Edible, Gift Plant, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Olive (Olea); Meyer Lemon (Citrus) |
Thrives in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. As a groundcover space plants 5 ft. apart, or closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant