SCIENTIFIC NAME: Salvia rosmarinus 'Salem'

COMMON NAME: Rosemary

GARDEN SIZE: 36-72 inches tall x 24-48 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate to Fast

USDA ZONE: 8 to 10

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!

HABIT (FORM): Upright, rounded

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant

FLOWERS: Blue in spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for native species. Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Bone meal in the early fall may help with overwintering.

PRUNING: Trim lightly after flowering to promote next season's growth

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Dogs, Cats, Horses

USES: Often used in the kitchen for culinary purposes, or for aromatics and aromatherapy.