Science · Plants, Natives & Crops

Rosemary

Evergreen aromatic shrub with needle-like leaves, used as a culinary herb; favors sun and well-drained soil.

Salvia rosmarinus · Herb/medicinal crop

Profile

Site: Full sun where stated by cited publication.
Soil: Use well-drained soil; crop-specific preferences summarized in water guidance.
Production: Harvest or propagation recommendations depend on crop.
Caution: No unsupported numeric salinity or moisture thresholds supplied.

Water & soil context

Moisture (VWC): Dry to medium soil; avoid waterlogging.
Salinity tolerance: Not documented in cited pages.
Drought tolerance: Tolerates drought.

Illustrative monitoring-depth band

6–12 in

Editorial placement example, not a validated optimum or total rooting depth. Confirm the site's root distribution and soil horizons; multiple depths may be needed.

Establish with irrigation, then allow the root zone to dry somewhat between waterings.

Problems to watch

Aphids; southern blight

Stress signs

Aphids on foliage or flowers; plant decline

Where you'll find it

Culinary seasoning; sachets and potpourri

Sources & scope

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Published botanical and soil references are distinct from GroundWorx product guidance. Moisture thresholds and monitoring depths require site calibration; sources do not establish product performance or diagnose stress.