Species rosemary

rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus 'Sawyer's Select'

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Sawyer’s Select') is a popular culinary herb, prized for its sharp, pungent flavour. It grows as an upright perennial up to 1.2 m tall. Its fragrant needles are a deep green, with white or purple flowers in the summer. This variety is highly resistant to heat and drought and is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. With its carefree, easy-to-grow nature, it’s an ideal pick for the kitchen garden! Rosemary can also be used as a decorative addition to outdoor patio containers or decks.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Stem Propagation,Root Cutting,Air Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 10

Flowers:

Light purple Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Sawyer's Select') should be watered every 7-10 days during the warmer months, or when the soil is dry to the touch. Water the plant thoroughly until the water runs out of the drainage holes in the pot. During the winter months, water only when the soil is dry—approximately every 2 weeks. Be careful not to overwater—too much moisture will cause leaf drop and rot.

sunlight

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Sawyer's Select') should be grown in an area with direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. This plant prefers full sun in spring and summer, and partial shade in autumn and winter. While it can tolerate cooler climates, it needs ample sunshine to produce the essential oils that give it its signature flavor. Rosemary is a Mediterranean plant, so it’s best when grown in warmer regions with mild winters. To ensure that your rosemary receives enough sunlight, consider positioning it near a south- or south-west facing window. If you’re able to offer extra sun, early morning or late afternoon light can help encourage fuller foliage growth.

pruning

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Sawyer's Select') should be pruned lightly in early spring, right before new growth begins, in order to keep its shape and encourage fullness. Dead branches and stems should also be pruned. When pruning, remove no more than 1-third of the bush at a time. Shorten long or leggy stems, and pinch out new shoots to encourage thick, dense growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Aug
Starts Flowering

Rosemary typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Rosemary typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Hardiness Map