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| Identification |
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Genus
Rosmarinus
Species
officinalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
rosemary
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11323
Data source
ColorNat p23;HtZn p164;MedPl p125;Frgnt p170;Xeri p299
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 08-09
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Rosmarinus officinalis has mild sweet leaves. The leaves of Rosemary as well as the flowers have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow-green is the most typical color produced by this plant. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (Alum is typically used as a mordant to fix the colors.) This species can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It usually does best in dry soils. This species tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
tonic
stimulant
astringent
nerve tonic
anti-inflammatory
carminative
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
Medicinal notes
Rosmarinus officinalis is most often used cooked. Rosemary has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a tonic, as a stimulant, as an astringent and as a nerve tonic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The leaves and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves. fragrant foliage
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Leaves
Flowers
Dye color
yellow-green
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Rosmarinus officinalis is considered to have originated from Southern Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rosmarinus officinalis is a perennial. Leaves: Rosemary has needlelike leaves. Flowers: This plant has small flower clusters along the stems. The blossoms are usually a violet color.
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