Huntington Carpet Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Huntington Carpet'
SKU
07032
A beautiful carpet of deep blue flowers backed by green, needle-like foliage that forms an attractive spreading groundcover. This waterwise evergreen shrub is outstanding for cascading from retaining walls or planters and is very useful in erosion control on banks and slopes. The aromatic leaves are often used as a flavorful culinary seasoning.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| 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. |
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
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