Huntington Carpet

Family: Lamiaceae Herb

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Fragrant as a sun-warmed stone garden—Huntington Carpet creeps into a dense, low mat that releases a vivid rosemary perfume with every breeze.

Its needlelike leaves are richly aromatic and pleasantly resinous, with a fine, velvety texture that clings to the fingertips and lingers in the air. Ideal for drying and for aromatic infusions, this creeping rosemary also excels as a living groundcover, bringing year-round fragrance to borders and pathways.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Spreading

Botanical illustration of Huntington Carpet

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Huntington Carpet Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Apr 20th	Jul 27th	Oct 25th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Apr 6th	Jul 13th	Oct 11th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Mar 30th	Jul 6th	Oct 4th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 24th	Jun 30th	Sep 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 18th	Jun 24th	Sep 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 13th	Jun 19th	Sep 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 9th	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 6th	Jun 12th	Sep 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 28th	Jun 6th	Sep 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 23rd	Jun 1st	Aug 30th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 13th	May 22nd	Aug 20th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 4th	May 13th	Aug 11th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 26th	May 4th	Aug 2nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 9th	Apr 17th	Jul 16th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 15th	Mar 23rd	Jun 21st – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Spreading
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

This creeping form gives you a concentrated rosemary perfume—great when you want aroma to show up before flavor gets heavy. Use it as a finishing infusion or in short, hot contact so the needles stay tender and don’t turn flat or overly bitter.

Best Uses

drying and blitzing into a rough, fragrant rub for chicken or lamb
steeping for a clear, aromatic infusion base (oil, vinegar, or syrup)
tucking into the last minutes of roasting to keep the scent bright and needle-tender

Flavor Profile

resinous, sun-warmed pine aroma bitter-herb backbone with a clean, savory finish fine, velvety needle texture that clings and perfumes

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lemon olive oil roasted potatoes lamb white beans

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Salvia rosmarinus (Huntington Carpet), and what should I do?

One of the most common issues is powdery mildew, which shows up as a white dusting on leaves and can spread in humid, crowded growth. Improve airflow by spacing plants and watering at soil level, then treat early with a labeled fungicide for powdery mildew if symptoms start. If you see dieback, remove badly affected stems promptly to slow spread.

How often should I water Salvia rosmarinus (Huntington Carpet) during its main growing period?

During active growth, water deeply only when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry; this plant prefers evenly moist conditions but dislikes consistently wet soil. Aim for about 1–2 waterings per week depending on heat, using less frequent but thorough irrigation to encourage a strong root system. If grown in containers, check more often—let the mix dry slightly between waterings to prevent root stress.

How do I know when Salvia rosmarinus (Huntington Carpet) is ready to harvest?

Harvest begins when the plant is established and has plenty of mature foliage—look for strong, fully developed leaves along non-flowering stems. For best flavor, pick in the morning and harvest no more than about one-third of the top growth per session to avoid slowing regrowth. If you’re harvesting for seed rather than leaves, wait until the flower spikes dry and the small nutlets are dark and hold tightly before collecting.