Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary is an aromatic herb with needle-like leaves and a woody stem, commonly grown for culinary and medicinal use. Originating from the Mediterranean, it has a distinctive, pine-like fragrance and small, blue flowers that bloom in spring. This evergreen herb can be grown indoors in containers or in outdoor herb gardens, where it serves as a hardy perennial in warm climates.
Care Tips
Watering:
Let soil dry out between waterings; prefers dry to moderately moist conditions.
Sunlight:
Needs full sun for robust growth.
Soil:
Requires well-draining, sandy soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Suitability
Indoor/Outdoor:
Suitable for both; grows well outdoors in Mediterranean climates.
Climate:
Prefers dry climates and can tolerate high temperatures.
