Creeping Rosemary Plant

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Evergreen, Flowering, Fragrant, Edible, Groundcover, Slopes/Erosion Control, Salt Tolerant, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1-3 ft
Growing Zones

3-11
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Blue
Leaf Color
- Green
Fall Color

Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
Fragrant

Yes

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This plant thrives in full sun and needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily. While it can survive in partial shade, you will notice thinner growth and fewer of those signature blue flowers if it does not get enough heat and light.
Soil: Creeping Rosemary demands excellent drainage and prefers gritty or sandy soil. If you have heavy clay, plant it in a raised bed or a container to prevent the roots from sitting in water, which can lead to root rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Rosemary deeply once or twice a week to help the roots reach deep into the soil. Once the plant is mature and established, it is highly drought tolerant and only needs supplemental water during long dry spells. Inconsistent watering or overly wet soil will cause the lower leaves to yellow and drop, so let the top two inches of soil dry out completely between sessions.

Pruning Tips

Since Rosemary blooms on old wood, the best time to prune is immediately after the spring flowering cycle is finished. Think of pruning like a light haircut to maintain the shape and encourage a dense, carpet like growth habit. Avoid cutting back into the thick, woody stems where you don't see any green needles, as the plant may struggle to sprout new growth from that old wood.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer once in early spring as new growth begins to appear. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall, because this encourages tender new growth that will easily be damaged by the first frost. A light layer of compost around the base of the plant each spring is often all the extra nutrition this Mediterranean native needs.

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Growing Zones 3-11

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Decorative Garden Herb Creeping Rosemary Plant

Full Sun
Easy Care
Heat and Drought Tolerant Once Established
Culinary Herb
Great Fresh or Dried
Scented Foliage
Blue Flowers in Spring

The smell, when you brush up against it, is enough to take you back. That trip to Italy, when you shared the hostel with those irrepressible Australians and that quiet, but intriguing Laplander, was certainly unforgettable.

No matter where you were - the ruins, the vineyards, the city café, the country bike trail - there was the unmistakable smell of rosemary. If it wasn't in the garden, it was in the food and occasionally it was even in the drinks. Those Italians know how to live life!

Even if Italy isn't on your itinerary this year you can bring some of that love of life home by ordering Ground Cover Rosemary (Rosemary officinalis 'prostratus') from us today.

This hardy woody herb is a low-growing plant that is covered in scented 'needles' that are full of very aromatic oils. It is very pretty as it quickly spreads. As a bonus, it has small blue flowers in the spring. This is a culinary-level plant, so you can use it fresh or dried to season fish and poultry or to deepen the profile of soups and stews. We love how our hands smell after we spend a while trimming up our rosemary.

Ground Cover Rosemary is a magnificent spreader and will cover bare spots in warm, dry gardens quickly, but it also drapes beautifully. Use it to spill out of a container or pour over the edge of a dry wall. It also makes a show-stopping hanging basket.

You will love Ground Cover Rosemary, so order yours - and a few memories - today.

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Creeping Rosemary Plant

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

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