Westringia fruticosa

Description

Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
Sun:
Full sun to light semi-shade for best compact growth and flowering.
Water:
Low to moderate water needs. Drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering.
Height:
1 – 2 m
Width:
1 – 1.5 m
Growth:
Moderate to fast-growing, dense, and naturally rounded shrub.
Features:
Evergreen shrub with soft, grey-green needle-like foliage and small white to pale lilac flowers throughout the year. Excellent wind and salt tolerance.
Uses:
Ideal for hedging, borders, coastal gardens, containers, and low-maintenance landscapes. Can be shaped into formal hedges or left natural.
Care:
Very low maintenance. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Thrives in well-drained soil and handles poor sandy soils well.
Frost:
Light frost tolerant but prefers milder climates.
Indigenous:
No (native to Australia)
Edible:
No