Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
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How to care
Salvia rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, is a fragrant herb often used in cooking and as an ornamental plant. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires plenty of sunlight. Rosemary is drought-tolerant and prefers to dry out between waterings. It benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth.
Light Preference
Full Sun
Propagation
Cutting
Layering
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
8a
-12.2°C – -9.4°C
Leaves
- Evergreen
Flowers
- Showy
- Fragrant
- Blue
- Lavender
- Pink
- White
Toxic to
- Whole plantHumansMild · Skin contact
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Edible parts
Rosemary leaves are widely used as a culinary herb, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine. They can be used fresh or dried to flavor a variety of dishes, including stews, stuffing, roasted meats, and marinades.
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Botanical Synonyms
- Rosmarinus officinalis
- Salvia rosmarinoides
Taxonomy
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Salvia