Herbs · Everyday herb

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus · also called Dew of the sea · planet: Sun

A woody, needle-leaved evergreen shrub with a resinous, piney scent and small blue flowers that bees love.

In the garden

Full sun and sharp drainage; drought tolerant once settled. Tender in hard winters, so grow it in a pot and bring it indoors where frost is severe.

In the kitchen

Strip the leaves for roast potatoes, lamb, focaccia and tomato dishes. Use the woody stems as skewers.

Take care

• Food amounts are fine. Strong medicinal amounts are traditionally avoided in pregnancy.
• The concentrated oil is not for swallowing.

Folklore and garden information only, not medical advice. Do not eat or use any plant unless you are certain what it is and that it is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, on medicine, or choosing for children or pets.

Where to buy

Dried herb

• Mountain Rose Herbs Organic dried herbs and botanicals.
• Starwest Botanicals Bulk dried herbs, spices and teas.

Seeds

• Botanical Interests Seed packets for herb and flower gardens.
• Burpee Seeds and young plants.
• Park Seed Seeds and live plants. Search for the herb once you are on their site.

Live plants

• Burpee Seeds and young plants.
• Park Seed Seeds and live plants. Search for the herb once you are on their site.

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