How much sun does False rosemary need?

False rosemary grows best in full sun conditions.

When does False rosemary bloom?

False rosemary blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is False rosemary native?

False rosemary (Conradina canescens) is native to AL, FL, MS, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does False rosemary attract?

False rosemary draws bees and butterflies.

False rosemary

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Conradina canescens

Last reviewed: October 2026

False rosemary (Conradina canescens) is a perennial shrub native to AL, FL, MS. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

False rosemary (Conradina canescens) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–30" H × 24"–36" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AL, FL, MS

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Growing False rosemary

Grow False rosemary in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 30 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The aromatic, mint-family flowers attract a range of native bees and small butterflies.

Common questions

How much sun does False rosemary need?: False rosemary grows best in full sun conditions.
When does False rosemary bloom?: False rosemary blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is False rosemary native?: False rosemary (Conradina canescens) is native to AL, FL, MS, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does False rosemary attract?: False rosemary draws bees and butterflies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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