Rosemary
Rosemary
Heirloom
Salvia rosmarinus
★ 4.01 review · 4 sources
Lamiaceae (Mint family) · Genus: Salvia
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Spicy / PungentTangy / Tart
Growth Habit
Upright
Intended Use
Drying / SpiceOrnamentalRoastingSauce / Paste
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 8+
Annual, overwinter indoors
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Dry Out Between Waterings
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Germination
5–21 days
at 60–80 °F
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Days to Maturity
85–400 days
Plant Height
2–6 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
8-10 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
9–36 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
18–36 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–75 °F
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Soil Temp
60–80 °F
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Air Temp
10 °F
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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★☆August 26, 2026
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