Also known as False Rosemary · 107 gardener saves
Conradina: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Conradina, the genus most gardeners know as false rosemary. We track 4 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 4 most-saved Conradina varieties
Of 4 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedRocky Top false rosemary
Conradina verticillata 'Rocky Top'
#2 most savedConradina glabra Torreya Dwarf
Conradina glabra 'Torreya Dwarf'
#3 most savedApalachicola Rosemary
Conradina glabra
Snowflake False Rosemary
Conradina verticillata 'Snowflake'
How to grow Conradina
What the Conradina varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 4 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Conradina year
- MulchApril100% of varieties
Apply a light layer of gravel or mulch to suppress weeds.
- PruneMay–July100% of varieties
Lightly shear or shape after spring bloom to maintain density and form.
- PlantMarch, April, September and October75% of varieties
Plant in well-drained soil in spring or early fall.
Do
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape
- Water sparingly once established 💧
- Prune after flowering to shape
- Apply a light mulch to conserve moisture
- Place in full sun for best performance
Avoid
- Overwater, avoid soggy soil ❌
- Use heavy fertilization, it prefers lean soil
- Neglect pruning after bloom
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
What goes wrong with Conradina
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Scale insects | Shell-like bumps on stems and leaves | Use horticultural oil or neem oil |
| Root rot | Wilting and browning of foliage | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
Making more Conradina
Cuttings
- Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
- Dip in rooting hormone
- Place in moist soil or perlite
- Keep humidity high for 6 weeks
Seed
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring
- Keep soil consistently moist for 4-6 weeks
- Germination occurs in 2-3 weeks
Conradina questions
How many types of Conradina are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 4 distinct Conradina varieties. The most popular — ranked by 107 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Conradina grow in?
Across its varieties, Conradina covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Conradina bloom?
Most Conradina varieties bloom in late spring to early summer, mid-summer, late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Conradina should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Conradina shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Conradina in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
