Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Australia, South America
Types
Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Elderberry
In Hindi
गुलमेंहदी
Elderberry
In German
Rosmarin
Holunderbeere
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
Sureau
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
Bez czarny
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Lamiaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Elderberry
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Prostrate Rosemary and Elderberry Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Elderberry are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Elderberry
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Prostrate Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.