Salvia rosmarinus 'Portuguese Pink'

Common name(s): Rosemary, Portuguese Pink

Description: evergreen shrub; a selection from Portugal brought to the U.S. by Judy Kehs of Cricket Hill Herb Farm in Massachusetts. Very columnar growth with mesmerizing dark pink flowers in autumn and winter.

Height: to 4 ft. Spread: to 3 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