Miss Jessopp rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus 'Miss Jessopp'

ShrubLamiaceae

RHS AGM 1993

Miss Jessopp rosemary
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantFragrantEdibleEvergreen
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Arching
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderContainerCut flowerFoundationHedgePollinator gardenRock gardenShade gardenSpecimenWinter interest

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Miss Jessopp' rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Miss Jessopp') is a shrub for borders, containers, hedges, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, loamy soil. It has an arching habit and stays evergreen, with fragrant leaves all year. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the blooms in spring and summer. Deer tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Stonecrop, Indian-hawthorn, and California poppy.

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