Rosemary ‘Prostratus’ (Salvia rosmarinus ‘Prostratus’)

Rosemary ‘Prostratus’ (Salvia rosmarinus ‘Prostratus’) is a beautiful trailing rosemary variety prized for its aromatic evergreen foliage, cascading growth habit, and culinary versatility. Unlike upright rosemary varieties, Prostratus produces gracefully arching stems that spill over the edges of containers, raised beds, retaining walls, and hanging baskets, creating a lush and fragrant display.

The narrow needle-like leaves are rich green with a silvery underside and release a wonderful rosemary fragrance when touched or harvested. The highly aromatic foliage is commonly used to season meats, vegetables, breads, soups, and roasted dishes, making this plant both ornamental and practical. In warm conditions, mature plants may also produce small pale blue flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.

Prostratus Rosemary combines drought tolerance with year-round beauty, making it an excellent choice for herb gardens, Mediterranean-style plantings, and decorative containers. Its trailing habit provides texture and movement while offering continuous harvests throughout the growing season.

In Alberta, Rosemary ‘Prostratus’ is typically grown as a seasonal herb or container plant and can be overwintered indoors in a bright location.