Rosmarinus officinalis

Perennial ~ Height up to 2m ~ Frost Hardy

An aromatic evergreen perennial shrub with upright branches. The leaves are short, dark green and needle-shaped. Small pale blue flowers appear from early spring to early summer.

Rosemary adds flavour to meat dishes, particularly lamb. It is a good all rounder - sprigs can be added to stews in the winter or to the barbeque in summer.  It also combines well with tomato based sauces, can be used for oils, vinegars, marinades or to make a tea. 

Leaves and flowers can be added to pot pourri and insect repellent sachets. 

Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Likes a sunny, sheltered position and well drained soil. Prune hard after flowering to avoid plants becoming straggly but do not cut back into old wood.