Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary, Common (Tender Perennial)

USDA Hardiness Zone 8-10

Rosemary has an open, bushy habit with gray-green, lemony-scented leaves and blue flowers.
Use the pine-scented leaves in cooking and potpourris. Preserve by air-drying. Fresh leaves can be used to make an herbal vinegar. Store dried herbs in an airtight glass or ceramic container away from light. Keep leaves whole, until used, to maintain their flavor.

Height

2-6 Feet

Spread

2-3 Feet

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Protect with mulch,
do not let this herb dry out or sit in water.
Regularly pinch 2-3 inches off the tips to maintain a healthy, bushy plant.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses

•	Crafts
•	Dried Flowers
•	Containers
•	Culinary
•	Fragrant

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Rabbit Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Gray-Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Fall
•	Summer
•	Spring
•	Winter

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained