Largeflower false rosemary
Conradina grandiflora
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL
Pollinators
native bees, specialist bees
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Find rebates in your areaLargeflower false rosemary is a compact, aromatic evergreen subshrub with narrow needle-like leaves and lavender-purple two-lipped flowers. It grows in well-drained sandy scrub and holds a neat, mounded shape.
Wildlife value
The flowers are worked by native bees, including specialist bees that favor mint-family blooms, and the aromatic foliage discourages browsing by deer.
Common questions
- How much sun does Largeflower false rosemary need?
- Largeflower false rosemary grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Largeflower false rosemary bloom?
- Largeflower false rosemary blooms in February, March, April, October, and November.
- Where is Largeflower false rosemary native?
- Largeflower false rosemary (Conradina grandiflora) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Largeflower false rosemary attract?
- Largeflower false rosemary draws native bees and specialist bees.
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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