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Common Name: Rosemary

Species Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Family Name: Lamiaceae

 

 

Examples of RosemaryRosmarinus officinalis

A large, green Rosemary plant growing in a pot.
A large, green Rosemary plant growing in a pot.
A large, green Rosemary plant growing in a pot.
Two white Rosemary flowers with glossy, dark green leaves.
Two white Rosemary flowers with glossy, dark green leaves.
Two white Rosemary flowers with glossy, dark green leaves.
Rosemary stem growing linerar with multiple need-like, little leaves.
Rosemary stem growing linerar with multiple need-like, little leaves.
Rosemary stem growing linerar with multiple need-like, little leaves.

 

 

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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