Rosmarinus officinalis Arp (Rosemary)

Noted for its winter hardiness, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp' (Rosemary) is a compact, upright evergreen shrub with aromatic, gray-green, needle-like leaves and clusters of light blue, tubular flowers in late spring to early summer. Easy to maintain and undemanding, Arp Rosemary is a great candidate for hedges and waterwise gardens. The leaves are good for cooking and can be used fresh or dried to flavor dishes.

• Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall and wide (90-120 cm).
• Easily grown in poor, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but the best performance is in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
• Great for beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens, cottage gardens, city gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens, patio containers, or as a formal or informal low hedge.
• Keep an eye out for aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, spider mites, powdery mildew, or root rots.
• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, however, deer dislike rosemary's strong scent.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
• Rosemary needs little pruning. Prune lightly removing unsightly shoots as required. If desired, prune plants after bloom to promote dense foliage growth.
• Rosmarinus officinalis is native to the Mediterranean region, from where it has been introduced into all continents.