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Products > Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Synonyms: [W. rosmariniformis 'Smokie'] |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey' (Coast Rosemary) - This is a medium sized compact shrub which grows to 4-6 feet tall and as wide. The tightly crowded linear leaves have a cream colored variegation along the margins. The flowering period for the species Westringia fruticosa can be year round in coastal gardens but this plant is a bit more shy to bloom and flowers are typically only seen in spring although the attractive foliage makes up for this. The small white flowers have a tinge of violet but otherwise are very similar to those of Westringia fruticosa. Plant in full sun to light shade. Tolerates coastal conditions and is drought tolerant. Hardy to about 20° F. It is similar to Westringia fruticosa 'Morning Light', but has is more upright growing and has a more overall gray look, whereas 'Morning Light' is squatter and has a yellowish cast. 'Smokey' also is more upright growing. The origins of this plant are unclear though it a plant first listed as Westringia rosmariniformis 'Smokie' was first listed in Norwood's (a specialty tag company) reference book in 1982. It continues to be offered in Australia under this spelling. We received this plant from Robert Abe of Chia Nursery in 1999 and and have been growing this plant since 2000.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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