SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'
COMMON NAME: Arp Rosemary
GARDEN SIZE: 72 inches tall x 24-48 inches wide.
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 6-10
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not overwater!
HABIT (FORM): Upright, compact
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant
FLOWERS: Showy purple flowers
PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for regional 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. Pruning by 1/4 to 1/3 in early summer at least once a year rejuvenates the plants.
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.