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Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

In a potBees and butterfliesScent

EvergreenScentedTakes a dry spell

Rosemary
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeFruit and herbs
FamilyLamiaceae
Size when mature1 m tall, 0.8 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureDry
Soilsand, chalk, loam
Soil pH6 to 8
Hardy to-10 degrees
FlowersApril to May
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepSome
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowingEdible

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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