Rosemary (Note: This is actually an herb, Rosmarinus officinalis, not a grass)
Salvia rosmarinus · Not a grass, evergreen woody perennial shrub
Grass Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Grass Category
Herb / Ornamental Shrub
Variety / Cultivar
Standard culinary rosemary
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10, treated as an annual or potted plant in colder zones.
About This Grass
Evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves, highly aromatic, woody stems, and small blue, purple, pink, or white flowers.
Blade Characteristics
Leaves are narrow, leathery, needle-like, dark green above and whitish underneath with rolled margins.
Root System
Deep, woody taproot with fibrous lateral roots, prefers well-drained soil.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Mediterranean region
Growth Habit
Woody shrub, upright or trailing
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun, low water needs once established, highly drought tolerant.
Mowing & Maintenance
Requires pruning rather than mowing; low maintenance.
Special Characteristics
Highly aromatic, deer resistant, culinary and medicinal uses, drought tolerant.
Ecological Information
Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, native to the Mediterranean basin.