Salvia rosmarinus 'Herb Cottage' syn: 'Forestri'
Common name(s): rosemary
Description: evergreen shrub; an especially hardy upright form with a high essential oil content. An excellent rosemary for infusions or salt/spice blends. Violet-blue flowers bloom in winter. Originated at the Cathedral Herb Garden in Washington, D.C.
Height: to 5 ft. Spread: to 5 ft.
Position: full sun and well-draining soil
Uses: culinary, medicine, cosmetics, landscaping
Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below
Drought: Adapted to 4 months of summer drought
Notes: allegedly synonymous with the cultivar 'Foresteri' (The Big Book of Herbs, 2000)