Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Also known as: Rosemary
Woody evergreen herb with aromatic needle-like leaves. Drought tolerant once established. Excellent in containers.
Growing Requirements
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
10–12 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
14–21 days
Days to Harvest
90–120 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 3–10
Perennial in zones 7–10
Hardy perennial in zones 7-10. Grow as annual or overwinter indoors in colder zones.
Companion Plants
Good Companions (7)
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Strong aromatic oils deter cabbage moths
Confidence: Medium
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Scent deters cabbage moths from brassicas
Confidence: Medium
Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Aromatic scent confuses and deters carrot fly
Confidence: Medium
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Both Mediterranean herbs with similar growing conditions
Confidence: Medium
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Both Mediterranean herbs thriving in similar dry conditions
Confidence: Medium
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Both drought-tolerant Mediterranean herbs; attract pollinators
Confidence: Medium
Marigold
Tagetes spp.
Both deter a wide range of garden pests
Confidence: Medium