Rosmarinus officinalis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Rosmarinus officinalis
Also known as:
Rosemary
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
1.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Ethereal oil, Hedge, Incense, Repellent, Bee plant, Ground cover, Fragrant
Dye, Ethereal oil, Hedge, Incense, Repellent, Bee plant, Ground cover, Fragrant
Description
Young shoots, leaves, and flowers of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. The leaves have a very strong, bitter, and somewhat resinous taste, while the flowers are slightly less intense. They are used in small amounts as a flavoring in soups, stews with vegetables such as peas and spinach, but also in sweet dishes like cakes, cookies, jam, and jelly. The leaves can be used both fresh and dried, but due to their tough texture, they should be finely chopped or the stems can be removed after cooking. A fragrant tea can be made from fresh or dried leaves, which is considered extra delicious when mixed with wormwood.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides a contrast in foliage texture and updates pollinator diversity in the area. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Produces large fruits, which attract birds that can help in pest control. |
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Enhances soil moisture retention, benefiting rosemary, which enjoys well-drained but consistent hydration. |
|
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry |
Provides shade during the hottest parts of the day, helping rosemary to thrive in high temperatures. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Offers nitrogen-fixing benefits through its roots, improving soil quality for rosemary. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Blackcurrants attract beneficial insects that may help repel pests from rosemary. |
|
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula |
Both plants are aromatic and deter pests while attracting beneficial pollinators to the area. |