Chef's Choice Rosemary is a small compact mounding aromatic shrub commonly used for cooking. The evergreen needle-like foliage is covered with clusters of tiny lavender blue flowers in spring through summer. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils. Drought and salt tolerant. Chef's Choice has a higher oil output and spicy flavor.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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1' - 1.5'
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Spread:
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0.5’ - 1'
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Spacing:
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1'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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7 - 10
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Blue
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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
Image: Photo by Hans, Rosmarinus officinalis
