Rosemary
SpeciesSalvia rosmarinus
Also called Rosmarinus officinalis
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“herb that enhances gardens” — 25 Best Companion Plants for Rosemary (and What Not to Plant)
“Seeds can take a long time to germinate (2 to 3 weeks), so don’t give up right away!” — Rosemary: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rosemary Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Light Preference: Sun.” — How To Grow Rosemary From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“Rosemary is quite drought-tolerant once established, and it’s better to water sparingly rather than overwater them” — How to Grow and Care for Rosemary
“Hardiness Zones: Zones 6-10.” — How To Grow Rosemary From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“Plant at 8-10" if growing as an annual. Plant at 24-36" if growing as a perennial.” — How To Grow Rosemary From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“Plant Height: 18-60".” — How To Grow Rosemary From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“Transplant (recommended): Start seeds in flats 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on the surface of the growing medium and gently press them into the medium.” — How To Grow Rosemary From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“Start seeds or cuttings indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost.” — Rosemary: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rosemary Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Plant rosemary in the spring once the weather has warmed and there is no forecasted frost” — How to Grow and Care for Rosemary
“all the leaves are technically edible” — Rosemary: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Rosemary Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“Choose a location with bright and full sunlight, like a spot near a south-facing window.” — How to Grow and Care for Rosemary
“repels pesky insects” — 25 Best Companion Plants for Rosemary (and What Not to Plant)
“Cabbage,Bean (bush),Carrot” — Growing Rosemary: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble
“plants that need more shade or water” — 25 Best Companion Plants for Rosemary (and What Not to Plant)
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1 cultivar
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Rosemary
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian