Conradina grandiflora (Largeflower False Rosemary)
Add soft texture, fragrance, and vibrant native color to your garden with Conradina grandiflora, a beautiful Florida native shrub known for its aromatic foliage and showy lavender-purple blooms. This compact evergreen forms a low, mounded shape with fine, rosemary-like leaves that release a pleasant herbal scent when brushed.
From late winter through spring, the plant bursts into bloom with large tubular flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its drought tolerance and love for sandy, well-drained soils make it an excellent choice for xeriscapes, rock gardens, coastal plantings, and native landscapes.
Key Features
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🌿 Aromatic, fine-textured evergreen foliage
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💜 Large lavender-purple flowers
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🦋 Excellent pollinator plant
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☀️ Thrives in full sun
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💧 Very drought tolerant once established
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🌎 Florida native, low maintenance
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Conradina grandiflora
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Common Name: Largeflower False Rosemary
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Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
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Light: Full sun
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Soil: Sandy, well-drained
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Water: Low once established
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Zones: 9–11
Perfect for borders, slopes, or naturalized areas, this hardy native adds year-round texture and seasonal color with minimal care. A must-have for any Florida-friendly or pollinator garden!