Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
गुलमेंहदी
Sikalemen
In German
Rosmarin
Zyklamen
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Alecrim
Ciclamen
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
Cíclame
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
Cyklamen
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lamiaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Cyclamen
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Prostrate Rosemary and Cyclamen Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Cyclamen are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Cyclamen
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Prostrate Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.