Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Evergreen, drought-proof and flowering in late winter for early bees; an easy, generous herb for a hot, dry corner.
Salvia rosmarinus, synonym Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and purple or sometimes white, pink, or blue flowers. It is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. The species is native to the Mediterranean region. It has numerous cultivars, and its leaves are commonly used as a flavoring.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 1 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 7–10
- Layers
- shrub, herb
Functional roles
Pollination & soil
- Soil
- light/sandy
- pH
- Neutral, Alkaline
Free-draining; hates winter wet.
Propagation
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When: Semi-ripe cuttings summer
Drought tolerant; dislikes wet feet.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.