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 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. 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.