Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Rosmarinus officinalis

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Rosmarinus

Species:

officinalis

Common Name:

Rosemary

Seeds Per Pound:
245,410
Quantity:
0.24 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
90
Germination:
85%
Germination Test Type:
Actual
Purity:
99%
Height:
5 feet
Collection Locale:
Oregon
Crop Year:
2021
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
In Stock: 0.24 lb
Prices
  • Rosmarinus officinalis

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 90 seeds)
$4.95
5 gram (~ 2705 seeds)
$33.91
10 gram (~ 5410 seeds)
$62.50
1 oz (~ 15338 seeds)
$134.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Can reach 1.5 m (5 ft) tall, rarely 2 m (6 ft 7 in).The leaves are evergreen , 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long and 2–5 mm broad, green above, and white below with dense short woolly hair.Flowering, very common in a mature and healthy specimen, blooms in summer in the north; but can be everblooming in warm-winter climates and is variable in color, being white, pink, purple, or blue . more...
* The leaves have a very strong flavour that is bitter and somewhat resinous, the flowers are somewhat milder. They are used in small quantities as a flavouring in soups and stews, with vegetables such as peas and spinach, and with sweet dishes such as biscuits cakes, jams and jellies. They can be used fresh or dried.The leaves have a tough texture and so should either be used very finely chopped, or in sprigs that can be removed after cooking. A fragrant tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. It is said to be especially nice when mixed with tansy. more...
[ edit ] Description Illustration from Köhler's Medicinal Plants Flowering rosemary Rosemary is an aromatic evergreen shrub that has leaves similar to pine needles. The leaves are used as a flavouring in foods like stuffings and roast lamb, pork, chicken and turkey. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean and Asia, but is reasonably hardy in cool climates. Rosemary can withstand droughts, surviving a severe lack of water for lengthy periods. [ 4 ] Forms range from upright to trailing; the upright forms can reach 1.5 m (5 ft) tall, rarely 2 m (6 ft 7 in). The leaves are evergreen, 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long and 2–5 mm broad, green above, and white below, with dense short woolly hair. The plant flowers in spring and summer in temperate climates but the plants can be in constant bloom in warm climates; flowers are white, pink, purple or deep blue. [ 5 ]
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Physical Characteristics  Rosmarinus officinalis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Mar to October, and the seeds ripen from Aug to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov