shrub

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) — a shrub, for Full sun, Low water. Companions: Common bean, Cabbage.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun
Waterlow to medium

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium
Nectarattracts pollinators
Pollenattracts pollinators

Companions

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceNew growth emerges after the last spring frost and when soil temperatures consistently reach 10 C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs in spring, often triggered by lengthening days.
fruitingFruits develop approximately one month after flowering.
dormancyGrowth slows significantly or ceases with the first autumn frost and consistently cold temperatures.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Soil texturesandy, loamy
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseeds, cuttings
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnot required
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, butterflies
Repelscabbage moths, carrot rust flies, bean beetles, slugs, snails