Menu
+ Add

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Huntington Carpe

Huntington Carpet Rosemary

Plant photo of: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Huntington Carpe
Previous Photo     Next Photo
Information by: Susan Frommer        Photographer:

 

Description

In comparison to other varieties of the Rosmarinus, the 'Huntington Carpet' is less woody, and the leaf color is much greener. Also, it maintains a center foliage better that other prostrates.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Roadside, Walkways

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.