Rosemary, Upright (Salvia rosmarinus)

Rosemary (Upright)

Salvia rosmarinus

Other Common Names: Rosemary

Other Botanical Names: Rosmarinus officinalis

Top Pick: A fragrant, evergreen herb that’s easy to grow and useful in both the garden and kitchen year-round.

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun
• 💧 Water: Low
• 🌿 Type: Shrub (Herb)
• 📏 Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall × 2–4 ft wide

Description

A classic culinary herb with fragrant evergreen foliage and a strong, upright form that adds structure to sunny landscapes.

Upright Rosemary forms a woody shrub with needle-like leaves that release a distinctive aroma. It provides year-round structure and can produce small blue flowers in cooler seasons.

🌼 Why it works

• Evergreen structure year-round
• Drought tolerant once established
• Highly useful culinary herb
• Works in both landscape and containers

🐦 Wildlife value

Provides nectar for pollinators, especially during cooler-season bloom periods.

Adds ecological value while also serving as a functional garden plant.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun with excellent drainage. It performs well in rocky or sandy soils and is ideal for xeriscape and herb gardens.

• Herb gardens
• Xeriscape and low-water landscapes
• Containers and raised beds

Soil: Requires well-drained soil; does not tolerate heavy or poorly drained conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Avoid overwatering and heavy soils.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, Rosemary prefers dry conditions and excellent drainage.

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