Rosemary
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Salvia Rosmarinus
Salvia Rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, is an evergreen shrub with gray-green, needle-like leaves and tiny, two-lipped, pale blue-to-white flowers. It usually grows up to 4-6 feet tall in winter-hardy areas. The foliage of this shrub has an intense fragrance and is often harvested for various purposes such as culinary flavorings, toiletries, and sachets. Rosemary plants are also great for ornamental purposes and can be grown in borders, herb gardens, patio areas, and foundations both in the ground and as container plants that can be brought indoors for overwintering. These plants are native to dry scrub and rocky places in the Mediterranean regions of southern Europe to western Asia.
The leaves of this shrub are narrow, linear, and needle-like, measuring around 1.5 inches in length. They are closely spaced on the stems and have a very aromatic and flavorful scent. The tiny, two-lipped flowers bloom in axillary clusters along with the shoots of the previous year's growth. In USDA Zones 8-10, flowers typically bloom from January to April. Additional sporadic blooms may occur in summer or fall, especially if the plants are trimmed after late winter to spring. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other insect pollinators.
Height: 2’-6’
Spread: 2’-4’
Bloom: June-July
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low, Moderate
Zone: 8, 9, 10
Origin: Northern Africa, Western Asia, Southern Europe
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
