Rosemary
Rosemary
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Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Rosemary; Romero
2
–
4 feet
2
–
5 feet
Mediterranean
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Evergreen
Flowering
Attracts Pollinators
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Sun; evergreen, with fragrant, needle-like leaves and clusters of branches held upright like skewers. Lavender-blue blooms may appear any time of year. Rosemary is a terrific perennial for the Texas climate, and can be grown as a ground cover, an evergreen hedge, or a specimen depending on the variety. The leaves are used as seasonings for chicken, stews and soup.
A sprig of rosemary was long carried both in weddings and in remembrance of the dead; in ancient Greece students wore it as a garland to aid memory.
Maintenance
None required, but can be pruned or hedged back as it can grow large. Rosemary endures hot sun and poor soil once established; too much water can cause root rot.
Features
Plant Type:
Herb
Size:
2-4' H, 2-5' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Bees, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Blue
Bloom Time:
January, December
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Russelia equisetiformis
Santolina virens
Phlomis fruticosa
Origanum vulgare
Salvia officinalis
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