Westringia fruticosa ‘Smokey’

coast rosemary
Undemanding, naturally dense, billowing shrub has smoky marginal variegation complemented by white flowers in spring. Shear for a more formal look. Coastal champion.
Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'
synonyms Westringia rosmariniformis 'Smokie'
height 4–6ft
width 4–5ft
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 a well formed dense shrub, or shear into a formal hedge.