Rosemary

 

Rosemarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

 

 Labiatae

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Form: Herb or small shrub
Seasonality: Evergreen
Size: 3ft, spreads to 8ft
Leaves: Succulent, needlelike, 1/2 to 1.5in long; top dark glossy green lighter underneath
Flowers: Light lavender-blue, 1/2in across; bloom spring to early summer
Fruit: Seed, insignificant

Stems/Trunks: Herbaceous, woody with age
Range/Origin: Mediterranean, Asia, North Africa
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Comments: Low litter, No thorns, Rich aromatic herb often used when roasting meats

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Full sun, reflected heat
  • Water: Regular
  • Soil: Adaptable, well drained
  • Propagation: Cuttings, seed
  • Maintenance: Minimal

 

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