Trailing Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'
Cascading evergreen groundcover with light blue blooms.
David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 — license
Schedule: Weekly to twice-weekly in summer, less in cooler months.
Emitters: 1–2 emitters per shrub adjusted seasonally.
Most desert-adapted shrubs prefer drying out between waterings.
Arizona yards have very different microclimates. West-facing walls, glass, artificial turf, pavers, travertine, porcelain, and pool decking all increase reflected heat. AE considers these before confirming placement.
- Low root impact
AE verifies pool deck, paver, foundation, wall, and utility clearances before final planting.
Quick Facts
- Plant type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 1 ft tall, 4–6 ft spread
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water use
- Low
- Evergreen / Deciduous
- Evergreen
- Thorns / spines
- None
- Litter level
- Low
- Pool area
- Great
- Pet/kid placement
- Good
- Maintenance
- Low
- Privacy value
- Low
- Shade value
- Low
- Native
- Mediterranean-adapted
About Trailing Rosemary
AE specifies trailing rosemary for wall spillover and clean evergreen coverage.
Best uses: Wall spillover, evergreen groundcover
AE Designer Opinion
Design Uses
- Wall spillover
- Raised planters
- Pool area
Care & Maintenance
- Low water
- Excellent drainage
- Light shaping
Pairs Well With
- Damianita
- Texas Sage
- Blue Agave
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