Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
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
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
गुलमेंहदी
ब्राह्मी
In German
Rosmarin
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Alecrim
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
Brahmi
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
brahmi
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Brahmi
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prostrate Rosemary and Brahmi Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Brahmi are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Brahmi
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Prostrate Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.