Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
Price range: $4.00 through $15.00
Mature Plant Size: 2-3’x2-3′
Shady Acres Rosemary is a compact, upright culinary variety with good cold tolerance for its size, producing dense, needle-like leaves with the classic piney-resinous rosemary flavor prized for roasting and grilling.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Shady Acres Rosemary transplants are grown for a tidy, upright habit and reliable cold hardiness suited to Austin winters.
Low water needs once established
Drought tolerant; overwatering causes root rot
Little to no fertilizer needed
Harvest sprigs regularly to encourage bushy growth
Prune to shape after the coldest part of winter has passed
Root rot in heavy, poorly draining soil
Spider mites in hot, dry conditions
One of the more reliably cold-hardy upright rosemary varieties for Austin winters
Well-drained soil is the single most important factor for long-term survival through wet spells
Best planting window; prune away any winter dieback
Drought and heat tolerant; avoid overwatering
Good secondary planting window
Generally evergreen through Austin winters; mulch roots in hard freezes
Spring through fall
Ideal soil temperatures: 60-80 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
24-36 inches apart
Allows room for mature spread
Well-draining soil is essential; rosemary dislikes wet feet
Tolerates poor, rocky, alkaline soil
pH 6.0-7.5
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep lightly moist until established, then allow to dry between waterings
Rosemary is generally considered non-toxic to:
Large quantities may cause mild digestive upset.
