Florida Rosemary

Ceratiolaericoides

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ceratiola (ser-ah-tee-OH-luh)
Species
ericoides (er-ik-OY-dees)
Synonym
Ceratiola falcatula
Empetrum aciculare
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bronson, Florida

Deland, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Oakland, Florida

Ocoee, Florida

Panama City, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Bronson, FL (Zone 8b) | April 2018 | neutral

These grow like weeds here ... so densely that only slinky animals can pass through them. Sadly, they don't travel to transplant well.

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | October 2004 | positive

This evergreen, scrubby shrub grows in dunes, dry sandy areas and scrub mainly along the coast and on the sandy barrier islands and sandy...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and can be found in FL, GA, AL, MS and SC. It is also on GA's threatened species list.

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2004 | positive

Florida Rosemary is striking in appearance with its dark green needle-like leaves and upright branches. It grows along the white sand ri...Read More

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