Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

  • AKA Salvia rosmarinus
  • Upright to rounded bushy shrub
  • Aromatic evergreen leaves are used for culinary purposes
  • Leaves may be used both fresh and dried
  • Gray-green needle-like foliage
  • Tiny pale blue to white flowers form on the prior year's growth
  • Bloom Time: Early summer

ZONE:
8

COLOUR:
Blue (light)

HEIGHT:
2 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Rosmarinus officinalis  or rosemary grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Drought tolerant once established, it is not winter hardy in Ontario zones. It should be grown in containers that can be brought indoors and placed near a sunny window. Prune to encourage a dense habit or into specific shapes.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Rounded
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Gray
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Herbal/edible garden