Rosemary, Creeping (Rosmarinus officinalis prostratus), packet of 50 seeds, organic

$3.95

Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)

Hardy to Zone 7 to 12

(Creeping Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary) Woody perennial.  Native to the Mediterranean.  These seeds produce the creeping form of the plant, which is quite wonderful when used in landscaping and can also be used as a condiment and medicinal herb. Creeping rosemary does best in a rock garden or planted in a bed above a retaining wall, where it can droop down its glorious fronds. Creeping rosemary flowers for a more extended time period than does the upright, and the flowers are densely-packed and showy.   The plant prefers full sun and dryish soils. Sow these light-dependent germinators in the spring on top of planting medium and barely cover, then tamp in securely.  Keep coolish (55° to 60° F) and evenly moist until germ, which occurs sporadically in 2 to 3 weeks and ongoing.  Due to naturally low germ rates on Rosemary seed we advise planting seeds densely.  Use deep flats or gallon pots, rough up the surface, sprinkle in the seed generously (use all seeds), and tamp well!  If the seedlings come up too closely together, don’t panic, you can individuate them later.  They are precious! Work up in successively larger pots before transplanting to the landscape or garden.  Space plants 2 to 4 feet apart.  Grows 1 foot tall and can readily reach a width of 3 feet.

50 seeds/pkt  Certified Organically Grown

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  1. Question

    Jennybeth

    I would really love to have creeping rosemary in my yard but most sources I’ve read say it needs to be in zone 8-10. I am in zone 7b. Can you confirm that these plants can survive winter temperatures with an average low of 29, occasional 20?

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      Richo Cech

      Hi Jennybeth, we just had 300 of these buried in 3 feet of snow and when the snow melted they were still vital and green. We have them listed to a zone 7 and that seems conservative. Most places on the web talk about these things having never grown them. Richo

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    Erika M.

    Living just south of Boston, MA would this be considered an annual or tender perennial?
    Thank you

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Erika, I think you answered your own question: In your Z 6 to 7, given a very cold winter, an annual. Given a warmer winter, a perennial. Given global warming, you’re probably more likely to be able to carry creeping rosemary through a winter. For sure, if you have trouble with upright rosemary the creeping will be even harder. Given a warm rock wall, a well-drained southern exposure, and plenty of sand under the plants, you can work wonders.
      Richo

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    • Ardita Bacchus

      What is the difference? why is it called creeping Rosemary? Can it grow in South America? Thank You.

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      check the monographs for the specific attributes of the plant. get to the monograph by clicking on the picture. creeping rosemary repines while upright rosemary stands tall. Check the monographs for the zone information. South Amreica sounds OK although we don’t ship to south america. wish we could.

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    • Brad Baird

      I live in Wisconsin. There’s no chance it will survive winters here. But I’m wondering about growing it as a houseplant here. Has anyone had success with it that way? It seems to me that it would be beautiful in a hanging basket in the kitchen.

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Yes, rosemary does pretty well in the moist shade, actually. r

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