Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8a – Zone 11b

A Mediterranean herb shrub prized for aromatic, needle-like foliage and delicate flowers in blue, purple, pink, or white. Highly drought-tolerant once established and excellent for culinary and ornamental uses.

Overview

Form: Upright
Growth Rate: moderate
Size: 1.5–6′ tall × 1.5–4′ wide
Dormancy: evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 8aZone 11b

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ColderWarmer

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Harvest Season

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneer

Native Range

Mediterranean

Function & Care

ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment: easy
Maintenance: low
Years to Bearing: 1 years
Propagation: seed, cutting, layering

Companion Planting

Plants well with

garden nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

Rosemary's volatile oils (camphor, borneol) are reported to repel bean beetles and cabbage loopers; nasturtium also repels these pests, creating a complementary deterrent layer.

cabbage, broccoli, and allies

Brassica oleracea

Rosemary's volatile oils repel cabbage moths, sawflies, and bean beetles that attack brassicas.

chili pepper

Capsicum annuum

Rosemary's volatile oils repel spider mites, whiteflies, and other common pepper pests while enhancing overall garden vigor.