Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Barbecue’ (Rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Barbecue’ (Rosemary) is an attractive, upright evergreen shrub with strong, stiff stems densely covered with very aromatic, needle-like green leaves. Profuse clusters of small light blue flowers appear from summer through to fall. Easy to maintain and undemanding, Barbecue Rosemary is a great candidate for hedges, screens, herb gardens, and waterwise gardens. The leaves are good for cooking and can be used fresh or dried to flavor dishes.

• Grows up to 6 ft tall (180 cm) and 2-4 ft wide (60-120 cm).
• Easily grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soils in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Drought tolerant once established.
• Great for beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens, cottage gardens, city gardens, patio containers, or as a formal or informal hedge.
• No serious pest or disease issues.
• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, however, deer dislike rosemary’s strong scent.
• Propagate by division in spring and by semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
• Cut back flower spikes to prolong flowering
• Rosmarinus officinalis is native to the Mediterranean region, from where it has been introduced into all continents.