Monday, 4 January 2016

Rosmarinus officinalis


  • Common Name - rosemary
  • Botanical Name - Rosmarinus officinalis
  • Family - Lamaiaceae
  • Bud - opposite
  • Leaf - simple, linear shape , acute base, acute apex, entire margin
  • Flower - verticillaster inflorescence, bilabiate corolla, May - June 
  • Fruit - nut, brown
  • Habit - irregular, spreading, upright
  • Form - oval, vertical
  • Size - 0.7- 1.3m
  • Culture - full sun, alkaline/rocky/well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant, fragrant, attracts beneficial insects, container, mixed shrub border

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