Arp Rosemary will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It has a low canopy. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This woody herb is quite ornamental as well as edible, and is as much at home in a landscape or flower garden as it is in a designated herb garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Arp Rosemary is a good choice for the edible garden, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
Details
Botanical Name
Rosmarinus officianalis 'Arp'
Common Name
Arp Rosemary
Hardiness Zone
- 8a
Appearance
Max Height
4 feet
Max Spread
5 feet
Plant Form
- Upright Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Grayish Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Blue
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Early to Mid Summer
Edible Use
- Cooking
- Drying
- Seasoning
Fruit Colour
- Grayish Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Moisture
Dry to Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
Yes
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