Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbecue'
Rosemary
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
- Year round interest
- Heat Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
- Requires Sun
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Fragrant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plants may be pruned after blooming to encourage dense plant growth
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 8-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Edible
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Silver
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Rosmarinus
Common Name: Rosemary
It features gray-green needle-like leaves with white undersides and small blue, white, or pink flowers. Grows upright or spreading, adding a pine-like aroma and flavor. Used culinarily for flavoring meats and vegetables and ornamentally in gardens.