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Common Name: Rosemary

Species Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Family Name: Lamiaceae

 

 

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin Mediterranean
Sun Preference Full Sun
Susceptibility Powdery mildew and botrytis

 

 

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 5-foot diameter, 6-foot height
    • Leaves: Leathery leaves closely spaced on stem; leaves are linear and the lower leaf surface is white tomentose

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Soil Preference Root rot in wet soils
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 6
Notes Although drought tolerant, keep evenly moist when trying to grow indoors

 

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