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Lamiaceae
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'
Rosemary
Rosemary is one of the great culinary herbs for the garden, and the upright cultivar 'Arp' has the added appeal of an open habit that if kept pinched, makes an excellent accent plant in the border. Its ornamental appeal nearly matches its herbal offerings. Rosemary 'Arp' is also noted for its good cold hardiness.
Throughout the year this native to the Mediterranean has dark green to gray green needle-like leaves, which are potently fragrant from afar. In mid-spring to early summer, small but pretty edible blue flowers cover the plants.
Rosemary will prosper in locations with full sun and perfectly drained, average to poor soil. This multipurpose herb also works well in containers. Try using rosemary branches as skewers when cooking.
12 - 7
7 - 11
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Herb
Full Sun
3'-6' / 0.9m - 1.8m
2'-4' / 0.6m - 1.2m (4)
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought, Salt
Medium
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
White, Blue
Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray
Yes
No
Single
Fine
Matte
Exfoliating
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Butterflies
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