Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a beloved evergreen herb known for its aromatic, needle-like leaves and soft blue-lavender flowers. Native to the Mediterranean region, this herb is prized for both its culinary and ornamental value — adding beauty, fragrance, and flavor to your home garden.
Perfect for garden beds, containers, or sunny patios, rosemary thrives in warm, dry conditions and attracts pollinators like bees. The fresh leaves can be used to season meats, vegetables, and bread, while the flowers make a charming addition to herbal displays.
🌿 Key Features
- Classic culinary and aromatic herb
- Produces fragrant leaves and soft blue flowers
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
- Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
- Perfect for kitchen gardens, pots, or borders
- Non-GMO, heirloom-quality seeds
🌿 Specifications
- Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
- Common Name: Rosemary
- Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial Herb
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated
- Flower Color: Blue to Lavender
- Foliage: Needle-like, aromatic green leaves
- Mature Height: 18–48 inches (45–120 cm)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (avoid overwatering)
- Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Germination Time: 14–28 days
- Temperature for Germination: 70–75°F (21–24°C)
- Uses: Culinary, ornamental, medicinal, aromatic gardens
- Growth Habit: Woody, upright perennial shrub
🌱 Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.
- Press seeds lightly into the soil — do not bury deeply.
- Keep soil moist but not soggy until germination occurs.
- Provide warmth (70–75°F) and bright light for best results.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil.
- Water sparingly once established — rosemary prefers drier soil.
- Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.
- Harvest sprigs as needed once plants mature.
- Protect from frost or grow in pots that can be overwintered indoors.