'Arp' Rosemary
Perennial
- Better cold tolerance than other varieties!
- Aromatic needle-like foliage.
- Pretty blue flowers bloom in spring.
- Plant in herb gardens & use in cooking. The flavor is phenomenal!
- Zones 7-10, sun, 6′ tall x 4′ wide at maturity.
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EXPOSURE
HEIGHT
Description
Details
Common name: Rosemary
Zone: 7 - 10
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-6' X 2-4'
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Greenish Black
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Space savers, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant ground covers, fragrant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Alpine & rock, container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, under planting, edible
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Low to average. Quite drought tolerant.
Spacing: 4 ft
Fertilizing: Little needed. If the plant was severely set back by winter weather, apply a general-purpose garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: Nothing special is required in zones 7 and warmer; if attempting to overwinter in zone 6, plant must be kept dry in winter. Site in full sun and avoid drips from overhangs.
Maintenance & pruning: Trim as needed to maintain shape; harvest branches or sprigs any time.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
