Creeping Rosemary
Creeping Rosemary
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Plant Type: Rosemary
Bloom Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
Suitable Hardiness Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
Biological Resistance: Pest Resistant (General)
Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, and Rocky/Sandy Soil Tolerant
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, Songbirds, Moths & Nocturnal Pollinators, and Ladybugs & Pest Hunters
Special Features: Fragrant, Pet friendly, CA Native, Walk-on Ground Cover, Trailing, and Year-Round Interest
Bloom Color: Blue
Foliage Color: Green and Silver
Sunlight Needs: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
Lifespan: Perennial
Mature Spread: Over 24"
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About this Plant
Creeping Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus ‘Prostratus’, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its trailing habit, aromatic foliage, and versatility.
This hardy rosemary tolerates drought, coastal conditions, clay soil, deer, fire, and gophers, making it an excellent choice for challenging landscapes. Its cascading form works beautifully as ground cover, in hanging baskets, along borders, or trained into hedges, standards, and topiary.
Why you’ll love it:
- Trailing rosemary ideal for ground cover and containers
- Aromatic leaves for fresh or dried culinary use
- Drought tolerant and low maintenance once established
- Evergreen foliage with blue spring-to-summer blooms
Thriving in full sun with moderate to low water, creeping rosemary grows up to 2 feet tall and spreads 4–8 feet wide, adding year-round structure, fragrance, and flavor to gardens and landscapes.