Botanical Name: Common Names:
Westringia fruticosa Smokey Native Rosemary, Coastal Rosemary, Coast Rosemary,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Bun Shaped
Description:
Hardy grey, variegated native shrub with white flowers most of the year. Low maintenance and adaptable to most soil types. Makes a great low native hedge, very tough. Use for foliage colour, contrasts well against dark greens. Tolerates windy, coastal conditions.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Water well until established. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Variegated
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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