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Trailing Rosemary, Rosemarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

Trailing Rosemary, Rosemarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'. March 8, 2006.

Trailing Rosemary	Rosemarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'
Trailing Rosemary Leaves	Rosemarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

Trailing Rosemary Rosemarinus officinalis 'Prostratus', Mint Family ( Labiatae/Lamiaceae ), Trailing Rosemary. Also called Creeping Rosemary. Rosemary is an evergreen woody shrub with aromatic, needle-like leaves and gray, scaly bark. It makes an excellent groundcover. Rosemary is known as the herb of friendship and love. It has has been used as a aromatic and medicinal herb for thousands of years. Rosemary is used abundantly in Italian cooking. In the Middle Ages sprigs of rosemary were placed under pillows to ward off evil spirits. Rosemary was carried by brides to promote love and it was used at funerals to insure remembrance of the deceased. Height: Height about 3 feet. Spreading about 4 - 8 feet. Flowers: Semi-tubular in shape with an upper lip and a lower lip; the upper lip has two lobes and the lower lip has three lobes. Pale blue color. Blooming Time: Mid December - April. Leaves: Pine needle-like leaves, 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch long; resinous, aromatic, top is a dark glossy green, lighter underneath. Elevation: 0 - 2,500 Feet. Habitat: Full Sun. Well-drained, sandy, poor to moderately fertile soils. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to the Mediterranean, Asia, and North Africa region. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Arrowhead Ranch. Photo Taken March 8, 2006.