Westringia longifolia

Westringia longifolia Details

Westringia longifolia is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a popular fast-growing, bushy shrub. It features small, dark green leaves held densely on short stems which becomes adorned with small and dainty, white flowers throughout the year. It grows with an upward and rounded shape to about 2.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods, moderate frost, coastal environments, and most soil conditions, barring extreme wet and dry. Westringia longifolia is commonly used for screening and shelter, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, trimmed into a hedge, or included in coastal gardens.