Common name(s): Rosemary
Scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Description
Rosemary is an aromatic evergreen shrub that has leaves similar to hemlock needles. The leaves are used as a flavoring in foods such as stuffings and roast lamb, pork, chicken, and turkey. It is native to the Mediterranean and Asia but is reasonably hardy in cool climates. It can withstand droughts, surviving a severe lack of water for lengthy periods. Forms range from upright to trailing; the upright forms can reach 1.5 m (5 ft) tall, rarely 2 m (6 ft 7 in). The leaves are evergreen, 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long and 2–5 mm broad, green above, and white below, with dense, short, woolly hair. The flowers in spring and summer are in temperate climates, but the plants can be in constant bloom in warm climates; flowers are white, pink, purple, or deep blue.
(Mythology- According to legend, it was draped around the Greek goddess Aphrodite when she rose from the sea, born of Uranus's semen. The Virgin Mary is said to have spread her blue cloak over a white-blossomed rosemary bush when she was resting, and the flowers turned blue. The shrub then became known as the 'Rose of Mary'.)
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Plant care and instructions
After the plant flowers, remember to trim the plant. For fresh rosemary in the winter, grow the plant indoors in a pot. Be sure to put it in bright light and cool temperatures. Prune regularly so that the plant won't get lanky. Water the plants evenly throughout the growing season. Be sure to get cuttings or divide the plant for next season. To prevent mildew and rot, be sure your plants enjoy good drainage and air circulation.
Light - At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plants to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.
Place - Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
Water - Before watering check the moisture in soil then water if the soil feels dry (upper 3-4 inches) Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy seasons.
Fertilizer - During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.
Temperature - 15 to 37 degrees C
Special Features
Its aromatic stems are also used for cooking and for ornamental purposes. Rosemary oil is also used for medical purposes.
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