Hill Hardy Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
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Edibles: Herb
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Evergreen shrub with pine needle-like leaves.Intensely fragrant leaves have a distinctive flavor. Attractive in the garden and containers. May be wintered indoors in pots; needs high humidity. An especially hardy variety.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
24–36 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Hill Hardy Rosemary
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Hill Hardy Rosemary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH may reduce flowering
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
90 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Piney Flavor