Bonnie Plants Rosemary

Rosemary is an excellent candidate for containers. Because it requires well-drained soil, pots often make it easier to manage moisture levels and ensure the roots don't sit in water.

This variety requires full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. If you live in a region with extremely hot summers, it will still appreciate that full sun exposure but may need slightly more frequent watering.

Rosemary is an evergreen, but its winter hardiness depends heavily on your specific climate zone. While it provides year-round foliage in milder climates, it may need to be brought indoors or protected if you experience hard freezes.

Rosemary prefers moderate watering. Allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings; overwatering is the most common cause of issues with this herb, so err on the side of keeping it slightly dry rather than consistently damp.

You can harvest the leaves at any time once the plant is established. For the best flavor, harvest in the morning after the dew has dried but before the sun gets too hot, as this is when the essential oils are most concentrated.