Grow one of the world's most beloved culinary herbs with Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as Upright Rosemary. This fragrant evergreen shrub produces aromatic needle-like foliage and beautiful violet-blue flowers that bloom from late winter through early summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Perfect for herb gardens, Mediterranean landscapes, containers, and edible gardens, Upright Rosemary offers year-round beauty while providing fresh, flavorful stems for cooking, grilling, and herbal crafts. Its naturally upright habit also makes an attractive informal hedge, foundation plant, or accent shrub.

Heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and exceptionally low maintenance once established, rosemary thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Whether you're creating a kitchen garden or adding evergreen structure to your landscape, this versatile herb is both ornamental and highly practical.

🌾 Key Features

🌿 Fragrant evergreen foliage

💙 Violet-blue flowers

🍽️ Fresh culinary herb

🐝 Attracts bees and butterflies

🦌 Deer and rabbit resistant

☀️ Heat and drought tolerant

🌱 Low-maintenance perennial

🏡 Perfect for herb gardens and containers

🌿 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis (currently classified as Salvia rosmarinus)

Common Name: Upright Rosemary

Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial Herb

Foliage Color: Deep Green

Flower Color: Violet Blue

Bloom Season: Late Winter through Early Summer (with intermittent blooms in warm climates)

Mature Height: 3–6 Feet

Spread: 3–5 Feet

Growth Habit: Upright, Woody Shrub

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Water Needs: Low; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Soil: Well-Drained Sandy or Loamy Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–11

Characteristics: Evergreen, Edible, Aromatic, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

🌼 Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Herb gardens
• Kitchen gardens
• Mediterranean gardens
• Xeriscape landscapes
• Pollinator gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Container gardening
• Informal hedges
• Foundation plantings
• Raised beds
• Patio gardens
• Edible landscapes

Its evergreen foliage and aromatic leaves provide beauty, fragrance, and fresh herbs throughout the year.

🌸 Companion Plants

Pair Upright Rosemary with:

• Lavender
• Creeping Thyme
• Sage
• Oregano
• Salvia
• Sedum
• Echinacea
• Agastache
• Santolina
• Catmint

🌱 Care Instructions

Plant in full sun for the healthiest growth and strongest fragrance.

Grow in well-drained soil and avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.

Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering once mature.

Prune lightly after flowering to encourage dense branching.

Avoid cutting into old woody stems.

Protect from severe winter freezes in colder climates or grow in containers for overwintering indoors.