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(Westringia fruticosa)
Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa)
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
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Photo by: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 | Uploader: Kenraiz | Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Title: Westringia_fruticosa_kz02.jpg | Notes: * '''Description:''' Coastal Rosemary (''Westringia fruticosa'') * '''Location:''' Near the beach National Park, South Durras, New South Wales, Australia * '''Date:''' 2005-09-24 * '''Source:''' picture taken by [[User:dlanglois|Danielle La |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Westringia fruticosa, commonly known as Coastal Rosemary, is an evergreen shrub native to coastal heathlands and cliffs of Eastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and a width of 5-10 feet (1.5-3 meters). Coastal Rosemary has a dense, bushy habit with fine, needle-like leaves that resemble rosemary, and it produces small white to pale blue flowers throughout the year, with peaks in spring and winter. The flowers are modest but can add a fine texture to garden compositions.
This shrub is highly valued for its drought tolerance, salt spray resistance, and ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for coastal plantings, low hedges, and as a ground cover in water-wise gardens. It prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade and requires well-drained soils. While it is low-maintenance and generally pest-free, it can be affected by root rot in poorly drained soils. Westringia fruticosa is also amenable to pruning, which makes it suitable for formal gardens.CC BY-SA 4.0
This shrub is highly valued for its drought tolerance, salt spray resistance, and ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for coastal plantings, low hedges, and as a ground cover in water-wise gardens. It prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade and requires well-drained soils. While it is low-maintenance and generally pest-free, it can be affected by root rot in poorly drained soils. Westringia fruticosa is also amenable to pruning, which makes it suitable for formal gardens.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-6 feet
- Width: 5-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Winter
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Coastal heathlands and cliffs of Eastern Australia
Other Names
Common Names: Coastal Westringia
Scientific Names: , Westringia fruticosa, Westringia rosmariniformis, Westringia rosmarinacea, Cunila fruticosa, Westringia rosmariniformis var. typica,
GBIF Accepted Name: Westringia fruticosa (Willd.) Druce