Rosemary

Description

Fall in love with the wonderful aroma of this versatile herb. It complements meats and vegetables, brings its unique, piney flavor to breads, and blends well with other herbs. A beautiful ornamental, it grows well in containers, and pollinators love the lavender flowers.

Variety Info

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Native: Africa, Asia, Europe
• Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8 and warmer
• Exposure: Full sun
• Plant Dimensions: 2’–4′ tall and as wide
• Variety Info: Very narrow, ½”–1″ long, gray-green, evergreen needle-like leaves have a piney, astringent flavor and spicy, pine aroma.
• Attributes: Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

• When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date in mild climates, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. In cold climates, sow in containers to grow outside during summer and inside during winter.
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature is 65°–75°F.
• Days to Emerge: 15–30 days
• Seed Depth: Surface
• Seed Spacing: A group of 5 seeds every 12″–18″
• Row Spacing: 36″
• Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″; 36″ for perennials

Growing Info

• Harvesting: Remove sprigs as needed. Rosemary is most fragrant and flavorful just before blooms appear.