Scientific Name : Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Name : Rosemary
Hardiness Zone : 8a - 11
Hardiness Degree : 10°F (-12°C)
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Height : 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)
Width : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Quickly forms an upright hedge of aromatic needle-like leaves.
Covered in blue flowers in Summer.
Maintains especially good flavor and aroma for cooking.
Idea & Tips : Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.
For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Grower Information : Tender perennial has upright habit with long, sturdy stems perfect for skewers.
Daylength : Rosemary is grown primarily for its foliage and is not dependent on daylength for optimum growth.
Propagation Information : Reduce mist as soon as possible. Apply preventative fungicide drench if soil temperature is lower than recommended.
Cool Treatment :
Plant Maturity: Cold treatment is not required.
Plant Growth Regulators : Generally not needed.
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