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Rosemary is a perennial woody herb known for its upright to spreading growth and needle like foliage. It forms a dense shrub suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This plant adapts well to warm and dry climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly grown in herb gardens and is tolerant of dry conditions once established.
Features
- Woody perennial growth with dense branching habit
- Adaptable to warm and dry climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
- Tolerates dry conditions once established
Specifications
- Scientific name: Salvia rosmarinus
- Common name (US): Rosemary
- Seed type / variety: Standard
- Growth habit: Perennial woody shrub
- USDA zones: 7 to 10
- Planting season: Spring
- Growing season: Spring to summer
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May
- Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days in warm well drained conditions 20 to 25 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained sandy or loamy soil
- Watering needs: Low to moderate allow soil to dry between watering
- Mature plant size: 60 to 120 cm height 60 to 120 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 45 to 60 cm apart
