Characteristics: Our most popular rosemary, 'Arp' is an upright grower with fragrant gray-green needle-like leaves.  Very cold hardy. 

Light: Rosemary loves tons and tons of sunshine.

Water: Rosemary can withstand some drought.  Water when soil is dry to the touch, but never over-water.  Rosemary does not like soggy over-watered environments.

Soil: If planted in the ground, make sure your soil is well-draining.  I usually dig a deep hole, fill a bit with rocks or gravel, then plant rosemary on top to ensure adequate drainage.  If you are container planting, be sure to choose a pot with drainage holes on the bottom.  Clay pots are even better, to keep that soil dry.

Use: Rosemary is a wonderful culinary herb, popularly flavoring lamb, venison, poultry, and potato dishes. 

Rosemary has long been a favorite in the herb garden!

Extras: Rosemary 'Arp' is the most cold-hardy variety available and should survive mild winters where other culinary herbs won't. Whether you plant it outside or pot it for indoor use, you'll want to keep this flavorful herb close at hand for your favorite recipes! Even the woody stems of this pine-scented herb are useful for kabobs and you can add fresh sprigs to the coals of your next barbecue to enhance your grilled foods with great taste! Rosemary oil is also a great natural insect repellent.