This catalog lists most of the varieties I am growing or plan to grow, however, it is not possible to list everything. Some plants are tricky to propagate; others are too new for me to describe in any detail. Demand for certain varieties is sometimes greater than I anticipated and we run out. Usually, during the Spring season, there is another crop on the way. I can guarantee the quality of our plants because we grow them ourselves. I cannot guarantee that every item listed will be available at any given time. Containers are likely to be home to many of the rosemaries in your collection because so many varieties are not winter hardy. Fortunately, rosemary performs well in pots.
Rejuvenating Rosemary Plants
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You don't need an herb garden to grow rosemary. A single plant in a pot will provide you with enough rosemary to flavor your cooking and scent the kitchen. However, if you live in an area where rosemary thrives, you could have entire hedges of the plant. Rosemary is one of those wonderful herbs that makes a beautiful ornamental plant as well as a versatile culinary seasoning. Its Latin name, Rosmarinus officinalis , means "dew of the sea," and rosemary is most closely associated with the cooking of the Mediterranean region. The three fundamentals for successfully growing rosemary are sun, good drainage, and good air circulation. If you live in a frost-free area you can grow rosemary in the ground year-round, where it will grow into a lush, bushy shrub.
A Tasty Evergreen Herb
Given the right conditions, rosemary plants thrive, eventually reaching heights of 6 to 8 feet. They grow out as well as up, sending out stems that seem determined to explore their surroundings and invade the space of adjacent plants. Rejuvenation pruning of rosemary may be needed. A mature rosemary plant, however, tolerates this drastic pruning, even into the woody parts of the stem. When pruned in winter, the plant grows back in spring looking better than ever. Read on to find out how to rejuvenate a rosemary shrub. Note : For most people who grow rosemary, the plant will go through a cold period. That being said, for those of us NOT living in such areas, stick to spring pruning after the threat of frost has passed.
Free 7 day trial — no credit card required. Rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub with blue flowers. Rosemary is ideal for a rock garden or the top of a dry stone wall. In warm areas with fair humidity, rosemary can grow into a shrub several feet in height. This herb can be grown outdoors as a perennial shrub in Zones 7 and warmer. Does this work? Thank you! I've been trying to grow rosemary from seeds for about two weeks now with no results. They're planted in miracle grow with a small amount of herb fertilizer added, there's a heating mat under the seedling tray to keep it at 72 degrees, the soil is moist and I have a UV light for both the rosemary when it sprouts and lemon balm.
