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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque'

Barbeque Rosemary

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Description

Rosemary 'BBQ' does best in full sun areas, reaching 4-6' tall and 32-3' wide. Evergreen, small needle-like, gray green, aromatic foliage grows at a moderate rate in upright form. Small blue flowers cover the plant from spring through summer. This plant needs well draining soil, dry soil. This plant is particularly aromatic and useful in cooking. This plant does well in coastal and inland warm valleys.

 

Plant Type

Herb

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Topiary, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.