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Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary
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Uses: Hardy ornamental, suitable for areas of low maintenance. Can be used as a background shrub in mixed plantings, or as a formal hedge in borders and verges. Tolerant of moderate coastal exposure.
Responds to heavy pruning to maintain shape. Requires good drainage.
Butterfly attracting.  Popular herb for cooking. Also symbol of rememberance.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.

  • Height 1-1.5m
  • Spread 0.8-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Lamiaceae
  • Botanical Name Rosmarinus officinalis
  • Common Name Rosemary
  • Origin Mediterranean
  • Habit Dense, Erect, Spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coast, Coastal footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost, Pollution, Wind, Fire
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Blue
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Spring
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Wind protection, Screen, Screen, Ornamental, Hedge, Food/Fruit
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)