Creeping Rosemary 'McConnells Blue'

Salvia rosmarinus 'McConnell's Blue' is an outstanding prostrate or creeping variety of rosemary, perfect for UK gardeners looking to cover banks, trail over walls, or spill out of large containers. It forms a dense, low-growing mat of aromatic, evergreen needle-like foliage that stays close to the ground, rarely exceeding 30cm in height but spreading widely. In mid-to-late spring, it is smothered in a profusion of small, bright blue flowers that are a significant food source for early-season pollinators. Like all rosemary, it is incredibly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor, well-drained soils in full sun. It is hardy (H4), though it appreciates a position protected from the coldest winds. The leaves are fully edible and possess the same pungent, culinary quality as upright varieties. Its habit makes it particularly effective as a fragrant groundcover or for softening the edges of hard landscaping in a Mediterranean-themed garden.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: Apr, May.