Rosy Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus 'Rosy Rosemary'

HerbLamiaceae

Rosy Rosemary
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size3 to 4 inches tall2 to 5 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter
Soil types
Sand, loam, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood gardenGround coverHedgeIndoorLow maintenanceXeriscape

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBees

Notes

'Rosy Rosemary' (Salvia rosmarinus 'Rosy Rosemary') is an herb for borders, containers, hedges, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It is fragrant, and bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers. Deer tend to browse other plants first. The plant spreads wide and stays low, so give it room to roam.

Pairs well with Candy carrot, Pepper, and Curry plant.