Flowering Plants

Creeping Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

$40.00

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Mature Height: 1–2 ft
Mature Width: 4–8 ft
Bloom Season: Winter to Spring
Flower Color: Blue
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 15°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

Creeping Rosemary is ideal for Las Cruces, offering fragrant foliage and beautiful blue flowers with excellent drought tolerance. It's a wonderful, low-maintenance groundcover.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Groundcovers
Xeriscape
Retaining Walls
Herb Gardens

Full Sun
Low Water
1–2 ft

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial herb / trailing shrub
Mature Size: 1–2 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide
Flower Color: Pale blue to lavender-blue
Bloom Time: Spring through summer, with occasional blooms throughout the year
Foliage: Fragrant, narrow, needle-like, dark-green leaves with silvery undersides
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Low once established; highly drought-tolerant
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, rocky, or poor soil
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Special Attributes: Heat tolerant, drought-tolerant, deer resistant, fragrant, edible, erosion control, and excellent for slopes, rock gardens, borders, containers, and xeriscapes
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–10