Rosmarinus officinalis

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Mullany/MJ

 

Description

Evergreen shrub grows quickly to 4' x 6'. They can be grown in a clay pot with well-drained, porous soil in bright indoor light. Its beautiful, slowly trailing stems and shiny slender leaves are perfect for showing off the small light blue flowers that bloom throughout the year, most abundantly in winter and spring. Leaves are aromatic. Native to the Mediterranean.

 

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Plant Type

Herb

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.