Botanico

Plant profile

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.

Family: Lamiaceae · Genus: Salvia

Photo of Rosemary
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Mediterranean kitchen herb for garden or sunny patio. Sun, air, and lean draining soil.

From Wikipedia

Salvia rosmarinus, synonym Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and purple or sometimes white, pink, or blue flowers. It is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. The species is native to the Mediterranean region. It has numerous cultivars, and its leaves are commonly used as a flavoring.

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Open-data facts

Life form
Shrub: persistent and branched.
Climate
Temperate climate: neither humid equatorial nor extreme desert.
Origin / area
Geographical area of origin: Mediterranean.
Native distribution
The native distribution by countries and regions includes: Balearic Islands, Southwestern Europe, Europe · Corsica, Southwestern Europe, Europe · France, Southwestern Europe, Europe · Portugal, Southwestern Europe, Europe · Sardinia, Southwestern Europe, Europe · Spain, Southwestern Europe, Europe · Albania, Southeastern Europe, Europe · Greece, Southeastern Europe, Europe · Italy, Southeastern Europe, Europe · Sicily, Southeastern Europe, Europe · Northwest Balkan Peninsula, Southeastern Europe, Europe · Algeria, Northern Africa, Africa.

Traits (USDA)

Botanical group
It's a dicot: many herbs, shrubs, and ornamental trees fall into this category.
Duration
This is a perennial plant: it lives for several years and re-sprouts season after season.
Growth habit
Grows as a compact woody clump (subshrub/shrub).
Drought tolerance
High
Shade tolerance
Intolerant
Moisture use
Low
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Mature height
5 ft
Bloom period
Mid Spring
Toxicity (USDA)
None

Recommended products for Rosemary

    Ecological interactions

    • Appears in the diet of:

      Eupteryx decemnotata, no name, Clastoptera stolida, Neoaliturus haematoceps, Neoaliturus opacipennis, Eupteryx zelleri, Eupteryx melissae, Philaenus spumarius…

    • Serves as a host to:

      Glaucolepis rosmarinella, Stigmella rosmarinella, Vulcaniella rosmarinella, Symmoca signatella, Pyrausta phoenicealis, Agapostemon tyleri, Agapostemon (Agapostemon) angelicus

    Basic care

    Watering
    Ease off a little if the room is cool or dim.
    Light
    Give it the brightest aspect you have.
    Temperature
    Ideal in warmer climates or cosier corners of the home.
    Humidity
    Avoid damp corners with no airflow.

    Pet toxicity

    Not among the plants typically listed as pet-toxic.

    Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).

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