Conradina canescens
False Rosemary is an evergreen woody shrub in the mint family native to sand dunes, back dunes, and inland scrub of the west coast of Florida. This low-growing, sprawling plant features aromatic, gray-green needle-like leaves that release a mint fragrance when crushed. From spring through fall, it produces small two-lipped flowers in shades of lavender, white, or purple that attract bees and other pollinators. Extremely drought-tolerant and adapted to sandy soils, it thrives in full sun and is commonly used for dune stabilization, low hedges, and pollinator gardens in coastal landscapes. It is salt-wind tolerant.
Conradina canescens
False Rosemary is an evergreen woody shrub in the mint family native to sand dunes, back dunes, and inland scrub of the west coast of Florida. This low-growing, sprawling plant features aromatic, gray-green needle-like leaves that release a mint fragrance when crushed. From spring through fall, it produces small two-lipped flowers in shades of lavender, white, or purple that attract bees and other pollinators. Extremely drought-tolerant and adapted to sandy soils, it thrives in full sun and is commonly used for dune stabilization, low hedges, and pollinator gardens in coastal landscapes. It is salt-wind tolerant.
Native, perennial shrub, 3’ tall with 3’ spread
Full sun, dry soils
Drought tolerant once established; not salt tolerant but salt-spray tolerant
Aromatic, delicate lavender flowers blooms from spring until fall
Attractive to pollinators, especially bees
