Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Lamiaceae · Shrub
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with highly aromatic, needle-like leaves, prized for its distinctive piney, peppery flavor in cooking. It's a drought-tolerant plant that adds structure and fragrance to the garden year-round.
- · Ensure excellent drainage, as it dislikes wet feet.
- · Protect from harsh winter winds in colder zones.
- · Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Serving Ideas
Used fresh or dried to season roasts, breads, stews and vegetables; often infused into oils and butters.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 7-10
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2-6 ft tall · 2-4 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late winter to spring · Blue to purple
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 10F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam
- Growth rate: Moderate
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