Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
bottomlands, Thickets, 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Rodents
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Food
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
गुलमेंहदी
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Rosmarin
Northern Seehafer
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
Alecrim
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Prostrate Rosemary and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.