Description

Seed Savers Exchange

Herb, Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

• Perennial in zones 8-10
• Grown as an annual in cool climates
• Plants can reach up to 5 feet tall
• Tolerant of drought and low water
• Packet of 100 Seeds

(Rosmarinus officinalis) Mediterranean native. Attractive evergreen shrub with grey-green pinnate leaves. Classic herb has a spicy flavor used extensively to season meats and vegetables. Great for pots. Perennial in zones 8-10, grown as an annual in the North.

Learn To Grow It

You can sow seeds indoors or directly into the soil in mild areas starting around mid-spring.

Space your plants or seeds 6-8 inches apart in well fertilized soil. Plant your seeds 1/4-3/4 in. deep. 

This is a “cut-and-come-again” plant so you can harvest leaves as they mature. Keep the leaves well watered and cool.

Mulching the soil around this crop can help protect the plant and keep roots cool and moist. In frost-free zones, this crop can be grow throughout the fall and winter.