Rosemary
Scientific Name
Rosmarinus spp.
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
8a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Rosemary grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Shrubs - Small
Plant Shape
- Clumping
- Arching
Leaf Persistence
Rosemary is Evergreen
Spread
4-5 feet
Height
3-6 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- Varies
Flower Color
- White
- Pink
- Blue
Additional Detail
Evergreen herb with aromatic needle-like leaves; flowers vary. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: aerial blight, bacterial leaf spot, root rot
