There are two types of False Rosemary, Conradina, in Florida. This particular species is endemic to the east coast from Volusia to Miami-Dade county. While it does resemble rosemary in its appearance, it belongs to the mint family. You can still use this plant as you would rosemary. As a long-lived perennial, it will provide for you for multiple years. The best part of utilizing this native instead of commonly sold rosemary is the flowers this plant has. They can bloom most of the year.
It can reach 2-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. We love to use this as a border plant or intermixed with our vegetable garden. It will attract pollinators and the fragrant leaves could repel garden pests. We also enjoy growing it in pots intermixed with other herbs.
We recommend only buying this plant if you are near the natural range. We don't want to promote hybridizing the two native species. So, if you are not on the east coast of Florida, please look into buying the other native species, Conradina canescens.
Native to Florida
Natural range is the east coast of Florida Volusia County southward to Miami-Dade County.
Blooms best in full sun but will tolerate shade
Enjoys sandy soils or well drained soils. Tolerates drought.
1-3 feet tall.
Can be grown in zones 9-10
Size: 1 gal
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Pictures of the package upon arrival
Pictures of the contents upon arrival
Conradina grandiflora Largeflower False Rosemary / Largeflower Mint
Size: 1 gal