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Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosmarinus officinalis

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RosemaryHerb, Perennial, EvergreenFamily: Lamiaceae

Height: 1mSpread: 1m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is renowned as as an essential culinary and medicinal herb, grown for its aromatic evergreen leaves and unusual flowers. Originally from the Mediterranean region, it's now widely grown all over the world. It's used in sauces, soups and bouquet garnis. It's commonly used alongside roast lamb and roast potatoes, and works particularly well in tomato-based dishes.

Rosemary is easy to grow and is just as well suited to growing in an ornamental border as it is in the herb garden.

Choose a sunny, sheltered spot – ideally near to where you sit in summer or along a path where you can brush past it, to appreciate its aroma.

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Rosmarinus ‘Officinalis’ and wildlife

Rosmarinus ‘Officinalis’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Rosmarinus ‘Officinalis’ poisonous?

Rosmarinus ‘Officinalis’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People