Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary is a generally erect, rounded, evergreen shrub with intensely fragrant foliage. The leaves are commonly used for culinary flavoring, toiletries and sachets. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean, Spain and Portugal. Where winter hardy, it will grow as a shrub to 4-6 tall. Tiny, two-lipped, pale blue to white flowers bloom in axillary clusters along the shoots of the prior years growth. Flowers are attractive to bees. Gray-green, linear, needle-like leaves (to 1.5î long) are closely spaced on the stems and are very aromatic. Leaves may be used (fresh or dried) in a variety of cookin... more »

Rosemary is a generally erect, rounded, evergreen shrub with intensely fragrant foliage. The leaves are commonly used for culinary flavoring, toiletries and sachets. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean, Spain and Portugal. Where winter hardy, it will grow as a shrub to 4-6 tall. Tiny, two-lipped, pale blue to white flowers bloom in axillary clusters along the shoots of the prior years growth. Flowers are attractive to bees. Gray-green, linear, needle-like leaves (to 1.5î long) are closely spaced on the stems and are very aromatic. Leaves may be used (fresh or dried) in a variety of cooking applications such as stews, breads, herbal butters or vinegars. Leaves also provide excellent flavor to meats, fish and vegetables. Leaves and flowers are used in sachets. Oil is commercially used in some perfumes, soaps and other toiletries. (less)