Westringia fruticosa ‘Blue Gem’

coast rosemary
Grey green shrub is dense with an upright form. Many amethyst flowers bloom in spring and linger throughout the year, popping brightly against the darker foliage. Prune or sheer to shape.
height 4–6ft
width 3–4ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Heat, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Needs little water. Mixes well with California natives or succulents.
hardy
to		 22F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin Hybrid, Australia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 15–17, 19–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Let this plant grow into an airy shrub, prune once or twice a year to maintain the size and shape, or sheer into a formal hedge.
Some reports say this plant can survive brief drops as low as 18F with some damage.
This plant will also grow in Part Sun, but stretches out quite a bit and loses density.