Rosmarinus officinalis 'Hill Hardy'

While most people think of rosemary as simply an herb in the kitchen cupboard, many do not realize the value of this tough plant in the home garden. Sun-loving and drought-tolerant once established, rosemary is evergreen here in the Pacific NW, serving well in container planters, xeriscape gardens, and even as informal hedges. 'Hill Hardy' Rosemary is more compact than its cousins, topping out around two feet tall and about as wide, making it a choice selection for knot gardens or container planters. Trimming branches for cooking purposes only encourages more growth, and keeps the plant dense. Pollinators love the blue summer flowers but deer don't like the strong flavor.  

Common Name: Rosemary

Culinary Uses: Flavor soups, stews, marinades

Harvest Time: As needed, cutting no more than 20 to 30 percent of entire plant.

Mature Size: 24" tall, 18" - 24" wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: 0 ° F°

Characteristics: Evergreen, deer-resistant, drought tolerant once established, attracts bees and butterflies, fragrant

Light: Full sun to partial sun

Structure: Upright mound

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.