Rosemary, (Rosmarinus officinalis), small evergreen plant of the mint family , the leaves of which are used to flavour foods. Done. There are several cultivars, including 'Golden Rain', which is smaller and has yellow edges on the young leaves; 'Prostratus', which is low-growing and spreading; 'Roseus', which has pink flowers; and little 'Santa Barbara', which has dark blue flowers and reaches only 12 in (30 cm) in height. Plant Height. Prefers full sun and well drained soils. The increasing use of antibiotics in medicine, agriculture and livestock has largely contributed to the increase of multiple drug resistant microorganisms [ 94 ]. One of the more familiar members of Rosmarinus is the culinary herb Rosemary. Family Lamiaceae Genus Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. Takes to pruning well for plentiful harvest. These oils are used for perfumes, herbal remedies and aromatherapy, and the uncrushed leaves are also a favourite ingredient in cooking (great sprinkled on a lamb roast ! Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis Photo available Plant grown in 1,5 liter container – Height of plant: 20/25 cm. Height and spread: 1.5 m tall: Toxicity and edibility: Edible, used as a culinary herb either fresh or dry: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves. EAN code. Rosmarinus officinalis L. is widely used today as a food preservative and known for its powerful antibacterial activity . As Rosmarinus officinalis is a Mediterranean plant it prefers a dry and stoney site and it will not cope well if it is waterlogged. 10cm, spread 50cm. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' (Upright Rosemary) - An erect shrub that grows 4-6 feet tall and spreads 4-5 feet. It is native to the Mediterranean region and in Uruguay. Suggested uses. 5.95: Available: 1820P: Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis Plant grown in 1,5 liter container – Height of plant: 20/25 cm. Location. New Garden Landscape Services & Administration 5577 Garden Village Way Greensboro, NC 27410 (336) 665-0291. Propagation Two of the species (Rosmarinus tomentosus, and Rosmarinus eriocalyx) are rare in the US, as are the interspecific hybrids Rosmarinus x lavandulaceus and Rosmarinus x mendizabalii. Rosemary hedge (Rosmarinus officinalis) description Rosemary is a popular evergreen shrub that produces an aromatic herb perfect for cooking. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises Stock. Common Rosemary Aromatic evergreen shrub with small blue flowers in April to May. Large, broad, fragrant dark green leaves and a decidedly upright shape with good, sturdy growth make this rosemary a garden standout. However, the culinary herb rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), is very … height 22 cm . It bears lots of strong blue flowers in spring. It’s used in sauces, soups and bouquet garnis. Deliverable. Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary used as a hedge in the garden at Casa San Gabriel, Umbria, Italy Rosemary is one of the largest of the culinary herbs, growing into a shrub about 1-1.2 m in height. Blue flowers in summer are profuse and clear. Rosmarinus officinalis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a medium rate. The evergreen foliage is intensely aromatic and this selection is especially cold hardy for climates that dip below zero degrees in winter. Rosmarinus officialis or Rosmary. Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a generally erect, rounded, evergreen shrub with aromatic, needle-like, gray-green leaves and tiny, two-lipped, pale blue to white flowers.It typically grows to 4-6’ tall in areas where it is winter hardy. Salvia rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. Rosmarinus officinalis or Rosemary is an upright, hardy, woody stemmed, evergreen, low shrub with olive green, needle-like foliage that releases fragrant oils when crushed. Can be used as a culinary herb. New Garden Winston-Salem 1312 Old Salisbury Rd. ROSMARINUS officinalis. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Although it is usually thought of as a herb for use in the kitchen, it is a colourful and attractive garden plant in its own right. Hardy evergreen shrub, Ht. Rosmarinus officinalis ⍉ 13 cm . Makes an attractive hedge. ). 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