Marsh Rosemary

Did you know

• Despite the name, marsh rosemary is not related to rosemary at all; it belongs to the sea lavender family.
• The flowers dry exceptionally well and retain their color for years, making them one of the most popular everlasting flowers.
• Salt glands on the leaves excrete excess salt as visible white crystals, an adaptation to its coastal habitat.
• In late summer, vast stretches of salt marsh turn purple with blooming marsh rosemary, creating stunning coastal landscapes.
• The genus name Limonium comes from the Greek 'leimon' meaning meadow, referring to its habitat in coastal salt meadows.

Color meanings

Uses

• dried flower arrangements
• coastal garden
• salt marsh restoration
• ornamental perennial