Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia (Westringia fruticosa), commonly called Coast Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub with silvery-gray, needle-like foliage that closely resembles culinary rosemary. It produces small white to pale lavender flowers nearly year-round and is exceptionally tolerant of salt spray, wind, and dry conditions. Widely used in coastal Florida landscapes as a low-maintenance hedge, border plant, or ground cover. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- White, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Coastal Rosemary thrives in full sun and tolerates part sun. In NE Florida it performs best in an open, sunny location with excellent air circulation; avoid deep shade, which reduces flowering and compactness.
Once established, Coastal Rosemary is drought tolerant and requires little supplemental irrigation in NE Florida. Water during the first growing season to establish roots; thereafter, rely on rainfall and irrigate only during prolonged dry spells. Good drainage is essential — wet roots cause decline.
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil — Coastal Rosemary tolerates poor, infertile soils and needs no regular fertilization. Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained sites. Light trimming after bloom flushes maintains a tidy shape.
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Common questions
Is Coastal Rosemary a good plant for St. Augustine?
Coastal Rosemary is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 4-6 feet × 5-8 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.