Creeping Rosemary

Botanical Details and Information Summary of Creeping Rosemary

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus 'Prostratus'
  • Common Names: Prostrate Rosemary, Trailing Rosemary, Creeping Rosemary, Groundcover Rosemary,
  • Subkingdom: Embryophyta
  • Infrakingdom: Viridiplantae
  • Phylum / Division: Magnoliophyta, Tracheophyta
  • Subphylum: Spermatophytina
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Subclass: Asteridae
  • Order: Lamiales
  • Plant Family: Lamiaceae
  • Species: Salvia rosmarinus
  • Subspecies: N/A
  • Variety: Often considered a horticultural variety due to its distinct growth form, though not a botanical variety
  • Cultivar: Prostratus

Garden & Landscape Info

  • Garden Use: Containers, drought-tolerant, garden borders, Ground Cover
  • Garden Style: Coastal, Desert / Xeriscape, Herb gardens, Mediterranean, rock gardens
  • Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
  • Maintenance Level: Low

Origin & Cultural Use

  • Native Region: North America, Southern Europe
  • Ethnobotanical Use: Culinary, Perfume
  • Edibility: Edible
  • Pet Safe: Non-Toxic

Plant Characteristics

  • Plant Type: aromatic, Evergreen, woody herb
  • Bloom Time: Early Summer, Spring
  • Fragrance: Strong Fragrance

Environmental Preferences

  • Hardiness Zones: Zone 10, Zone 8, Zone 9
  • Sunset Climate Zone: Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12, Zone 13, Zone 14, Zone 15, Zone 16, Zone 17, Zone 18, Zone 19, Zone 20, Zone 21, Zone 22, Zone 23, Zone 24, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
  • Tolerance: Drought, Heat, Salt
  • Soil Drainage: Well-Drained
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