Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
गुलमेंहदी
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Rosmarin
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Alecrim
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Blue Berry
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Prostrate Rosemary and Blue Berry Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Blue Berry are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Blue Berry
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Prostrate Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.