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Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Arp’ (Rosemary)

Arp Rosemary, Rosemary 'Arp', Salvia rosmarinus 'Arp'

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Arp', Arp Rosemary, Rosemary 'Arp', Salvia rosmarinus 'Arp',  fragrant shrub, fragrant herb, Mediterranean Plant, Perennial Shrub

Noted for its winter hardiness, Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Arp’ (Rosemary) is a compact, upright evergreen shrub with aromatic, gray-green, needle-like leaves and clusters of light blue, tubular flowers in late spring to early summer. Easy to maintain and undemanding, Arp Rosemary is a great candidate for hedges and waterwise gardens. The leaves are good for cooking and can be used fresh or dried to flavor dishes.

  • Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall and wide (90-120 cm).
  • Easily grown in poor, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but the best performance is in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Great for beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens, cottage gardens, city gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens, patio containers, or as a formal or informal low hedge.
  • Keep an eye out for aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, spider mites, powdery mildew, or root rots.
  • Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, however, deer dislike rosemary’s strong scent.
  • Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
  • Rosemary needs little pruning. Prune lightly removing unsightly shoots as required. If desired, prune plants after bloom to promote dense foliage growth.
  • Rosmarinus officinalis is native to the Mediterranean region, from where it has been introduced into all continents.

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Native to the dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis or Salvia rosmarinus) is a popular aromatic herb commonly grown for its decorative, medicinal, culinary uses, and ornamental garden appeal.

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Heat Zones 8 - 12
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Herbs, Shrubs
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Rosmarinus
Common names Rosemary
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 36" - 48"
(90cm - 120cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Albus’ (Rosemary)
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Severn Sea’ (Rosemary)
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Benenden Blue’ (Rosemary)
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Roseus’ (Rosemary)
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Madeline Hill’ (Rosemary)
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Spice Island’ (Rosemary)

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Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii (Mediterranean Spurge)
Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Daisy)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Heat Zones 8 - 12
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Herbs, Shrubs
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Rosmarinus
Common names Rosemary
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 36" - 48"
(90cm - 120cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden
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