Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
गुलमेंहदी
काली लकड़ी
In German
Rosmarin
Schwarzes Holz
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
Bois noir
In Spanish
Alecrim
Blackwood
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
Madeira preta
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
Czarne drewno
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Press
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Blackwood
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prostrate Rosemary and Blackwood Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Blackwood are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Blackwood
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prostrate Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.