USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.3 - 1.8 m (1 - 6 ft)
Spread
0.3 - 1.5 m (1 - 5 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Rosmarinus officinalis (bush rosemary) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured, evergreen and fragrant. The stems are exfoliating in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, culinary, hedge, topiary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Rosmarinus officinalis tolerates drought and salt, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
