Shrubs
Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey' (Coast Rosemary)
Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'
Also known as Smokey Coastal Rosemary
Size
Available at our Langlois nursery
Call or text to confirm stock before visiting.
Currently out of stock
Join the wishlist and we'll let you know when this plant comes back in.
We don't ship plants. Local delivery options are available.
About This Plant
Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey' (Coast Rosemary), 'Smokey', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Coast Rosemary (Westringia) , Australian evergreen with rosemary-like foliage and small white or lavender flowers. Excellent salt-tolerant coastal shrub for sunny, well-drained sites.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 8 to 11. Marginally hardy in zone 8 PNW. Drought-tolerant; resents wet feet.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'
- Common name
- Smokey Coastal Rosemary
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 3-4 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring through fall
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
Not sure if it's in stock?
Our inventory changes with the seasons. Before you drive out, give us a call or text, we'll confirm availability and can hold a plant for you.