Rosemary in Texas
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Rosemary grows large in Texas. It requires less water than annuals, is the size of a small bush, is wonderfully fragrant and easy to grow. Great for cooking as well!
The humble rosemary is taking a front seat in landscape design. |
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This is so easy to root. Break off a six inch stalk, strip the leaves on about two to three inches. Stick in water in your kitchen window. When you see the roots begin to bud and reach a length of about an inch – plant and enjoy for years and years and years. |
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Rosemary. Perennials in containers in Texas landscape design.
Potted Rosemary! Perennial that returns. |
Variegated shrubs provide contrast to the Rosemary. The little Gerbera daisies are looking full and happy. That looks like Lantana that is just about to bloom to create a fully layered plant row.
Salvia Greggii, Penstemmon with Rosemary
Salvia Greggii, yarrow with Rosemary. Dwarf boxwood line the median.
The Fairy miniature rose – Nandina shrubs, spent iris – Rosemary as large as a shrub! |
Rosemary is very hardy. Here it is seen with blooming Santolina. In the background to the right are pomegranate shrubs with tiny orange blossoms. |
Rosemary shrub with the The Fairy miniature rose and lantana. Great layered look that is perennial. |
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New spring growth of Rosemary is soft and feathery though it will harden up as the summer progresses. Rosemary like so many perennials adheres to the old adage:
The first year it sleeps, the second year it creeps, the third year it leaps!
During that time Rosemary is building a root system. Rosemary thrives in Texas heat but does require water and fertilizer.
The secret for success is no secret. Sun, Osmocote and water retaining pellets. I use my five pound pick ax to dig around the base of the plant and add Osmocote in the early spring. |
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Established Rosemary can become woody and leggy. Might consider another perennial to soften that harshness. |
If you love it: Pin it!
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Rosemary with Gerbera Daisies |
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Rosemary does have tiny April blooms but is not grown for its blooms |
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Rosemary in Dallas Landscape Design |
Rosemary with Gerbera Daisies, Lantana, contrasting variegated shrub in layered Dallas Landscape Design |