The Botanical Society
Westringia fruticosa ‘Zena’ — Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa ‘Zena’ — Coastal Rosemary
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This hardy compact native showcases fine grey-green foliage and soft mauve flowers for most of the year that attract bees and beneficial insects.
Incredibly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, the Zena Coastal Rosemary thrives in Brisbane's and SE QLD coastal conditions, making it ideal for compact hedges, borders, mass planting, coastal gardens, and feature pots.
Origin: Australia
Attracts: Bees & beneficial insects 
Plant Guide
Plant Guide
What to use me for: compact hedges, driveway borders, coastal gardens, poolside plantings, low informal hedges, native landscapes, salt & wind-exposed sites.
I grow to: 0.8–1.0m high × 0.8–1.2m wide.
Features: tight mounding habit, soft grey-green foliage, long flowering season, extremely tolerant of heat, salt, wind, and tough coastal conditions, prunes beautifully into shape.
Plant Care
Plant Care
Where to place me: Full sun to Part shade.
How far to space me: 0.5–0.8m centres for hedging
1.0–1.2m for natural mass & native gardens.
Soil Conditions: Free-draining soils, performs well in sandy coastal soils, loam, and improved garden beds.
Extra-Care: Light trim 1–2× annually, avoid heavy wet clay, excellent drought tolerance once established, thrives with minimal care.
Pickup Hours
Pickup Hours
- Wed–Sat | 9–3pm
- Sun | 9–1pm
- Collection: 854 Waterworks Rd, The Gap
- On arrival: provide confirmation 'ready to collect' email, we’ll assist with loading.
