trailing rosemary plant
The trailing rosemary plant, also known as Rosmarinus prostratus or Prostrate Rosemary, is a versatile and attractive low-growing herb beloved by gardeners across New Zealand. With its aromatic needle-like leaves and delicate blue flowers, this trailing rosemary plant brings both flavour and visual appeal to gardens, patios, and edible landscapes. Its naturally cascading habit makes it a perfect choice for edging borders, tumbling over walls, filling containers, or covering ground in sunny spots. Beyond its beauty, prostrate rosemary offers practical uses as both a culinary herb and a landscape solution, thriving in coastal gardens, dry areas, and anywhere low maintenance is a plus.
Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary)
Creeping Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary
Rosmarinus prostratus, commonly called Prostrate Rosemary, is a hardy, low-growing shrub with aromatic green foliage and masses of blue flowers from late winter through spring. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for cascading over walls, covering banks, or spilling from pots. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny, well-drained sites across New Zealand. Combining ornamental appeal with culinary use, Prostrate Rosemary is a versatile, low-maintenance choice for gardens and landscaping.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Groundcover Plants - Height:
30 cm - Spread:
75 cm - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy - Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Culinary, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
