Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Rosemary is the ultimate dual-purpose plant — a beautiful evergreen shrub AND the most essential culinary herb. It forms a dense, aromatic mound of needle-like leaves with delicate blue flowers that bees adore. Trailing varieties cascade over walls and containers. In Mediterranean climates it's virtually indestructible and can live for decades.

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Low

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

2-6 ft H × 2-4 ft W

Growth Rate

Moderate

Bloom Season

Spring - Summer

Bloom Color

Blue, Purple, White

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with excellent drainage — the #1 killer is wet roots. No fertilizer needed. Prune after flowering to keep compact. In zones 6 and below, grow in containers and winter indoors near a sunny window. Harvest stems anytime for cooking. Propagate easily from cuttings.