Westringia fruticosa 'Zena'Coastal Rosemary

The Westringia fruticosa 'Zena', or Coastal Rosemary, is a compact, evergreen shrub native to Australia, valued for its dense, fine-textured foliage and year-round soft lavender to white flowers. Its narrow, silvery-green leaves and tidy growth habit make it an excellent choice for hedging, borders, or as a low-maintenance feature plant. Growing to 0.5 to 1 metre tall and wide, it thrives in a range of conditions, including coastal and drought-prone areas.

Renowned for its hardiness and versatility, Zena Coastal Rosemary is ideal for modern, native, or coastal gardens.

Specifications

• Height0.5 to 1 metre
• Width0.5 to 1 metre
• Native toAustralia
• FoliageNarrow, silvery-green leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or rocky soils
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions

Additional Features

• FlowersSmall, soft lavender to white blooms appear year-round, with peak displays in spring and summer
• UsesPerfect for low hedges, borders, mass planting, or containers
• SpacingPlant 0.5 to 1 metre apart for hedging or individual displays
• Low MaintenanceRequires occasional pruning to maintain shape and density
• Pest ResistanceNaturally pest-resistant and hardy
• Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water and coastal gardens
• Wind ResistanceIdeal for windy or exposed locations, including coastal areas
• VersatilityComplements modern, native, and Mediterranean garden styles

The Zena Coastal Rosemary is a tough and beautiful plant, perfect for adding texture, structure, and year-round interest to gardens and landscapes.

Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.