Botanical Name
Dampiera rosmarinifolia
Common Name
Rosemary Dampiera
Description
A compact, suckering ground cover with fine, rosemary-like foliage and variable flower colour from pink to vivid blue. Its long flowering period from August to November and low, spreading habit make it ideal for rockeries, borders, and container displays. Drought-tolerant once established and frost hardy, it adds both colour and texture, Its neat habit makes it suitable for borders, rockeries, or informal plantings.
Plant Category
Ground Covers
Size (H x W)
0.2-0.4 m × 0.5-1.5 m
Habitat
Rosemary Dampiera grows naturally in low-rainfall areas across north-western Victoria to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, often in mallee, scrub, and sandy soils. In gardens, it prefers a sunny position with well-draining soil and tolerates dry conditions. Light watering helps it establish, it is ideal for rockeries and low-water plantings.
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