Rosemary
'Miss Jessop's Upright'

 

Rosmarinus officinalis 'fastigiatus'

 

Lamiaceae

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Form: Herb or small shrub
Seasonality: Evergreen perennial
Size: 4 feet tall, 2 feet wide

Flowers: Pale violet blue
Leaves;
Thin pointed leaves which are resinous and aromatic

Fruit: Seed
Stems: Green and slender, turning woody with age
Range/Origin: Mediterranean Sea region
Hardiness: Sunset zones 2 - 24, H1, H2; USDA: 8b-10

Comments: Low litter, No thorns, Rich and aromatic herb used when roasting meats

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Full sun,
  • Water: Low to moderate
  • Soil: Adaptive, well drained
  • Propagation: Seed, cuttings
  • Maintenance: Some; pinching tips, when plants are small, will help thicken the plant

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