Rosmarinus officinalis 'Salem' - Salem Rosemary - Shipped
Salem Rosemary is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright habit and highly aromatic deep green needle-like foliage commonly used for cooking. Tiny pale blue flowers bloom along the leaf axils in spring through summer. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Potential diseases include Botrytis and powdery mildew without proper air circulation. Root rot can also be an issue if over watered. Watch for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fig, Lavender, Pomegranate
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Rosmarinus Officinalis Salem 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Rosmarinus Officinalis Salem 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown