Westringia glabra ‘Deep Purple’ – Coastal Rosemary

Westringia glabra coastal rosemary 'Deep Purple'

A wonderfully low maintenance small shrub, Deep Purple has glossy green foliage and bright purple flowers that appear year round. A great landscaping plant, can be left to grow naturally or given a light prune once or twice a year to shape and encourage more dense growth. Likes full sun to part shade, clay, loam and well drained soil types. Frost tolerant and great for coastal gardens. A good waterwise plant.

Westringia glabra 'Deep Purple'
Westringia glabra 'Deep Purple'
Westringia glabra 'Deep Purple'

Family : Lamiaceae

Cultivar Name: Deep Purple

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Westringia glabra

Common Name : Coastal Rosemary

Height : 1

Flower Color : Purple

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies, Other insects