species 60,333 observations

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Field notes

Supports All

131 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Perilla Leaf Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Lesser Goldfinch, Large-tailed Aphideater, Mallard, Common Raven 19
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Fiery Skipper, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Painted Lady 111

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Heat Humidity Poor soil Salt Slugs
Habit: Arching Columnar Erect Irregular Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Edible Herb

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.