Creeping Rosemary

Creeping Rosemary

1 Gallon
$16.90
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Creeping Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’, Prostrate Rosemary

Fragrant, drought-tough groundcover that spills beautifully.

$16.90
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Description

Creeping Rosemary is a classic California-friendly groundcover with aromatic evergreen foliage and soft blue flowers. Its trailing, spreading habit makes it perfect for slopes, retaining walls, raised beds, and sunny borders—adding texture, fragrance, and pollinator value with very low maintenance once established.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 2-3 ft
  • Mature spread: 4-8 ft
  • Light: Full sun

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  • Features:Foliage: Slender, needle-like gray-green leaves spiraling along dark stems,Fragrance: Strong aromatic foliage (culinary and medicinal uses),Flowers: Tiny pale blue blooms that attract pollinators
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Key Advantages:Drought and heat tolerant,Salt spray resistant,Deer resistant,Low maintenance,Year-round interest
  • Preferred Uses:Culinary: Fresh herbs, essential oils,Landscape: Groundcover, edging, containers,Ecological: Pollinator friendly

Faqs

Is creeping rosemary the same as culinary rosemary?
It’s the same rosemary species group, but this selection is grown mainly for a trailing groundcover habit. Flavor and leaf size can vary by plant type.

How fast will it cover an area?
Coverage depends on sun, soil drainage, and watering during establishment. In warm, sunny conditions it spreads steadily and fills in faster.

Does it need full sun?
Full sun is best for dense growth and flowering. It can tolerate bright partial sun, but may grow looser and bloom less.

Is creeping rosemary drought tolerant?
Yes once established. During the first season, deep watering helps build roots for long-term drought tolerance.

Will it work on a slope with clay soil?
It can, but drainage matters. Use mound planting or improve drainage so water does not sit around the roots in winter.

How do I prune it without damaging it?
Light shearing after bloom helps shape it. Avoid cutting hard into older woody stems with no leaves.

Is creeping rosemary deer resistant?
It is often deer resistant due to the aromatic oils, but no plant is guaranteed if deer pressure is high.

Does it attract bees?
Yes. The flowers are a good pollinator resource, especially when many other plants are not blooming.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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