Rosemary, Upright Variety

Mature Plant Size: 3-4’x2-3′

Upright Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) is a robust, strongly aromatic perennial herb forming an upright, shrubby mound of needle-like, deep green leaves with silvery undersides and an intensely resinous, pine-like fragrance. One of the most prized culinary herbs in the world, it is equally outstanding as a landscape shrub in Austin’s climate — thriving in heat, drought, and poor soils with minimal care once established. Small lavender-blue flowers appear in late winter through spring, drawing bees and other pollinators. Upright varieties such as ‘Tuscan Blue’, ‘Arp’, and ‘Hill Hardy’ are well-suited to Central Texas and can grow 4–6 feet tall and wide, making them excellent as hedges, specimen plants, or anchors in the herb garden.

At Flying Rabbit Farm, our upright Rosemary transplants are grown for strong root development and reliable long-term performance suited to Austin’s challenging climate.