Westringia purpurea

Common Name:
Purple-Flowering Coastal Rosemary

Description:
Westringia purpurea is a hardy, evergreen Australian native shrub, admired for its fine, grey-green foliage and delicate purple-mauve flowers that bloom throughout the year, with peak flowering in spring and summer. This tough, drought-tolerant plant thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring well-drained soil and a position in full sun to part shade. It is highly versatile, making an excellent choice for hedging, coastal gardens, low-maintenance landscapes, or container planting. Resistant to salt spray and harsh conditions, Westringia purpurea responds well to pruning, allowing it to be shaped into neat hedges or left to grow naturally for a soft, informal look. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and birds, enhancing biodiversity in the garden.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Medium
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–2 m
• Width: 1–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter (mild climates)

Flower Colour:

• Purple-Mauve

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Disease Resistant
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Evergreen
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Correa (Native Fuchsia)
• Lomandra
• Leptospermum (Tea Tree)

ce for water-wise Australian gardens, requiring minimal care once established.