Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
A Mediterranean herb shrub prized for aromatic, needle-like foliage and delicate flowers in blue, purple, pink, or white. Highly drought-tolerant once established and excellent for culinary and ornamental uses.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
USDA Hardiness Zone
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Forest Layer Placement
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
Functional Roles
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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Tropaeolum majus
Rosemary's volatile oils (camphor, borneol) are reported to repel bean beetles and cabbage loopers; nasturtium also repels these pests, creating a complementary deterrent layer.
Brassica oleracea
Rosemary's volatile oils repel cabbage moths, sawflies, and bean beetles that attack brassicas.
Capsicum annuum
Rosemary's volatile oils repel spider mites, whiteflies, and other common pepper pests while enhancing overall garden vigor.