Family: Labiatae
Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Name: Rosemary
Description | A tender evergreen perennial that has fragrant foliage and has many culinary and medicinal uses. Can by clipped to a shape (topiary) |
Pronunciation | (ros-ma-RY-nus) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
Hardiness Zone | (6)7 |
Sunlight | sunny |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | well drained |
Temperature | tolerates heat, dislikes cold |
Flowers | small light blue, lilac or white |
Leaves | small, leatherly, needle-like, resinous |
Dimensions | can reach 4-5 tall or more, forms an upright bush |
Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
Author's Notes | For along time I had a large Rosemary plant (that I overwintered) on the Patio. Always used to flavor chicken and potato dishes. |
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