Arp Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'
SKU
2049
Increased cold hardiness brings this herb into gardens further north. Grows quickly into a robust, upright shrub with intensely aromatic needle-like foliage. Bright blue flowers held tightly on stems bloom spring through summer. Valuable culinary herb and xeriscape shrub. Prunes well for small topiaries or plant as informal hedge. A Mediterranean garden staple. Evergreen shrub. Full sun. Moderate growing to 6 feet tall, 2 to 4 feet wide.
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6 - 10 Change
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | rohs-ma-RY-nus oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 2 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Design Ideas | Rosemary is a fabulous aromatic herb for arid gardens. It is a beautiful foundation shrub that provides year around coverage of utilities and footings. The plant is a staple for banks, and both cut and fill slopes where it thrives in full sun with express drainage. Add it to the Mediterranean parterre garden as a hedge or single specimen. Treasured for parterres in the French or Italian style. Naturalizes in hot dry climates to add interest to native plantings or international xeriscape composition. Belongs in every kitchen garden, veggie plot and herb garden. Rosemary makes an excellent potted plant, particularly in terra cotta for porch or patio. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Narrow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Gift Plant, Sustainable, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Aromatic Culinary Seasoning |
Thrives in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Needs little care; can be fertilized lightly in spring. Prune to maintain desired shape.
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