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Westringia fruticosa 'Wynyabbie Gem"

Pronunciation

west-RING-ee-uh froo-tih-KOH-suh

Common Name

Coast Rosemary

Plant Type

Shrub

Mature Size

3 - 6 ft. tall and 5 - 10 ft. wide

Water Requirements

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full sun

Wildlife

Deer resistant

Flower Color

White to light lavender

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

This shrub from Australia looks a lot like rosemary, but its leaves are finer and have no fragrance. It has light lavender flowers that appear in midwinter and last through spring.

Westringia grow into large plants so plan ahead or be prepared for a lot of pruning. Unlike rosemary, the stems of Westringia do not get woody, which makes it is a better long term landscaping choice.

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