Rosemary - 5" Pot

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant evergreen Mediterranean shrub with needle-like aromatic leaves used to flavour roasts, breads, potatoes and grilled dishes. It forms an upright or trailing woody bush and bears small blue flowers loved by bees. Tough and drought-tolerant once established, rosemary thrives in full sun and gritty, sharply-drained soil and strongly dislikes wet roots. It grows well in pots and sunny beds across much of India but needs protection from heavy monsoon waterlogging and high humidity. With bright light, restrained watering and occasional light trimming, a single plant supplies aromatic sprigs for the kitchen year-round.

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Uses

A culinary herb used fresh or dried to flavour roasts, breads, potatoes, grilled meats and marinades; also valued for its aromatic, bee-friendly evergreen foliage.

Growing tips

Grow rosemary in India in full sun with very sharp drainage and water sparingly; protect it from heavy monsoon rain and humidity, which cause root rot and mildew, and prefer a terracotta pot that lets the soil breathe.