Huntington Carpet Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Huntington Carpet'

Pronunciation: rohs-ma-RY-nus oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss
SKU #07032
8-10

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A beautiful carpet of deep blue flowers backed by green, needle-like foliage that forms an attractive spreading groundcover. This waterwise evergreen shrub is outstanding for cascading from retaining walls or planters and is very useful in erosion control on banks and slopes. The aromatic leaves are often used as a flavorful culinary seasoning.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside
Design IdeasThis is an excellent groundcover for sunny banks or along paths. It is also a fine addition to containers, where it will spill over the edges. Plant in a Mediterranean or culinary garden in the foreground of hedges or the interior of parterres.
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLavender (Lavandula); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Olive (Olea); Meyer Lemon (Citrus)
Care InstructionsThrives in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. As a groundcover space plants 5 ft. apart, or closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside
Design IdeasThis is an excellent groundcover for sunny banks or along paths. It is also a fine addition to containers, where it will spill over the edges. Plant in a Mediterranean or culinary garden in the foreground of hedges or the interior of parterres.
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLavender (Lavandula); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Olive (Olea); Meyer Lemon (Citrus)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. As a groundcover space plants 5 ft. apart, or closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.