Rosemary is a compact mounding aromatic shrub commonly used for cooking. The evergreen needle-like foliage is covered with clusters of tiny flowers that can be pale blue, purple, or white, and bloom in spring through summer. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils. Drought and salt tolerant.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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2' - 6'
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Spread:
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2’ - 4'
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Spacing:
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3'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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8 - 10
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Various
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Potential diseases include Botrytis and powdery mildew without proper air circulation. Root rot can also be an issue if over watered. Watch for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fig, Lavender, Pomegranate
IMAGES: THOR, Rosmarinus officinalis133095382, CC BY 2.0, (2) Nataraja~commonswiki, Romarin, CC BY-SA 2.5, (3) Acabashi, 'Rosmarinus officinalis' Rosemary Capel Manor College Gardens Enfield London England, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
