Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus, Lamiaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLowLow

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RoseRosa rugosa

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Crape MyrtleLagerstroemia indica

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

LycheeLitchi chinensis

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

AlfalfaMedicago sativa

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Chaste TreeVitex agnus-castus

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

FeijoaAcca sellowiana

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Wild StrawberryFragaria vesca

Rosemary deters slugs, snails, and aphids from strawberry plants through aromatic compounds

African MarigoldTagetes erecta

African marigold deters nematodes and insects while rosemary repels flying pests in Mediterranean climates

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Rosemary grow in?

Rosemary grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Rosemary?

Good companions for Rosemary include Rose, Crape Myrtle, Lychee, Alfalfa, Chaste Tree.

Design guilds with Rosemary and see companion relationships visually.

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