Edibles – Herbs – Chef’s Choice Culinary Rosemary

Chef’s choice culinary rosemary 

Botanical name: rosemarinus officinalis ‘roman beauty’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Flower color: blue 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune/harvest year-round as needed

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: culinary herb garden, borders, container plant, small hedge

Special features: fragrant foliage, culinary herb, drought tolerant, attracts pollinators

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the soil to mostly dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid, slow release that is low in nitrogen once every 3 months throughout the spring and summer months, beginning in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: lavender, sage, thyme, basil, oregano, lantana, marigold

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no