Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque'
Barbeque Rosemary
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.