Also known as False Rosemary · 123 saves
Conradina
Conradina, the genus most gardeners know as false rosemary. We track 5 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 5 most-saved Conradina varieties
Species of Conradina
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Conradina in Sow
Save the Conradina you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
How to grow Conradina
Whats common across all Conradina varieties in our catalog — drawn from the care records of the 5 most-grown of them.
The Conradina year
- MulchApril80% of varieties
Apply a light layer of gravel or mulch to suppress weeds.
- PruneMay–July80% of varieties
Lightly shear or shape after spring bloom to maintain density and form.
- PlantMarch, April, September and October60% of varieties
Plant in well-drained soil in spring or early fall.
Do
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape
- Give it sharp drainage and poor soil 🌱
- Plant it in full sun ☀️
- Trim lightly after flowering ✂️
- Buy nursery-propagated stock only 🏷️
Avoid
- Overwater, avoid soggy soil ❌
- Plant it in rich or moist ground ❌
- Feed or mulch it heavily ❌
- Buy wild-collected plants ❌
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 |
| Generally pest-free | No significant insect damage is typical | Monitor only; NCSU rates it resistant to drought, dry soil and poor soil |
| Scale insects | Shell-like bumps on stems and leaves | Use horticultural oil or neem oil |
| Root rot | The plant browns and dies out in patches, always in heavy or poorly drained ground | Improve drainage before planting or grow it in a raised gritty bed; there is no cure once roots are lost |
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
- Collect seed from the small dry nutlets in autumn.
- Sow into gritty free-draining compost.
- Grow on under cover before planting out.
Conradina questions
How many types of Conradina are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 5 distinct Conradina varieties. The most popular — ranked by 123 real gardeners — 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.