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Coastal Rosemary
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Coastal Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa
In the United States: Cultivated · also called Coast rosemary

Honeybees forage on Westringia fruticosa for nectar and pollen, particularly during its peak spring bloom when flowers are abundant. It provides consistent support in mild climates with year-round flowering but is not a major surplus honey producer. Drought-tolerant and coastal-adapted, it requires minimal management but may need protection from severe frost outside its hardiness zones.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) May–September
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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