Known as a symbol of remembrance and friendship, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) fills a garden with aroma, flavor, and activity -- busily pollinating bees love the blooms. This herb comes in various forms, from stiff and upright, ideal for a hedge planting, to mounded and spreading, perfect for scrambling along a slope or wall. The secret to beautiful rosemary is to give plants a hot, dry footing. Grow plants in well-drained soil or a raised bed and surround them gravel mulch for best results. Rosemary thrives in containers, too.

In coldest zones, overwinter rosemary in an unheated room with a fan. Protect overwintering plants from extreme humidity. Too low humidity can cause plants to drop leaves; too high can favor powdery mildew.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

6-10

Plant Type:

Perennial,Herb,Shrub

Plant Height:

1-6 feet tall

Plant Width:

2-4 feet wide

Flower Color:

Shades of pink or blue

Bloom Time:

Blooms in summer in the north; can be everblooming in warm-winter climates

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders,Slopes,Groundcover

Special Features:

Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Winter Interest,Dried Flowers,Attracts Birds,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow