The perfect choice for a grilling enthusiast. Popular for its pungent flavor, creative chefs infuse the Rosemary flavor direct into common shishkabobs by simply skewering the meats and vegetables onto the sturdy stems. Aromatic green leaves can even be dried to use later on. Bees, butterflies and birds are attracted to the fragrant bluish blossoms, which appear in summer. Hardy in USDA Plant Zones 8-10 where it will grow year round outdoors. In cooler climates, it is best to grow the Rosemary in a pot to bring indoors during winter months or just use in the annual herb garden. Plant in a sunny site in average, well drained, garden soil. Hardy, prolific and easy to grow. To Harvest: Simply snip off branches at the length desired. This is a large plant ready for immediate harvesting.
- Pairs well with vegetables, fish, seafood and meats
- Strong straight stems are used with leaves intact to impart the flavor directly into the food
- No need to strip leaves from branches before skewering
- Multi-stemmed, upright, evergreen plant with blue flowers in summer
- Ships in a 5.5 in. tall and wide standard nursery pot, each plant has 5-8 upright branches
- Perennial in Zones 8-10, in all other areas, simply grow as a potted plant and bring indoors during cool months
- Grows 4 ft. tall x 2 ft. W if branches are not cut for skewers, space 24 in. apart for hedge row
- Thrives in loose, well drained soils