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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