Coast Rosemary is a drought-tolerant Australian shrub with fine, needle-like foliage and delicate flowers ranging from white to pink or purple, thriving in Mediterranean-style gardens and coastal landscapes. It is excellent for erosion control, wildlife habitat, and low-maintenance permaculture designs.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–6′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Eastern Australia
Function & Care
hedgerowerosion controlpollinator nectary
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Wynabbie Gem is a compact cultivar ideal for small spaces and containers, while Morning Light features attractive silvery-white-edged leaves that provide year-round ornamental interest.
