Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Rosmarin
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Alecrim
Primula elatior
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
Oxlip
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
Oxlip
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Oxlip
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prostrate Rosemary and Oxlip Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Oxlip are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Oxlip
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.