Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Africa
Types
Not Available
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
Sesame
In French
Rosmarinus officinalis
Sésame
In Spanish
Alecrim
Sésamo
In Greek
prostrate rosemary
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Rozmaryn lekarski
Sésamo
In Polish
Rosmarinus officinalis
Sezam
In Latin
prostrate rosemary
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asternae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Sesame
Season and care of Prostrate Rosemary and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Prostrate Rosemary and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sesame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Prostrate Rosemary and Sesame Physical Information
Prostrate Rosemary and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Prostrate Rosemary and Sesame are as follows:
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Sesame
Care of Prostrate Rosemary and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prostrate Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sesame pruning is done 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.