Rosemary

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

Rosemary, also known as Rosemary

Rosemary is a herb with pale flowers and evergreen leaves. It gives off a distinctive scent and is used in cooking as well as in the making of scented perfumes, soaps, and candles. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region where evidence of its use by humans dates back at least 7000 years.

Key Facts About Rosemary

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Attributes of Rosemary

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
61 cm to 1.8 m
Spread
60 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green Gray
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Blue White Pink

Scientific Classification of Rosemary

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Lamiales
Family
Mint
Genus
Sages
Species
Rosemary