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Rosemary

Rosemary is listed botanically as Salvia rosmarinus. A woody aromatic herb with narrow evergreen leaves, best grown in bright sun and sharply drained soil. Rosemary is drought tolerant once established but dislikes persistently wet roots. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and lower water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Salvia and in the family Lamiaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as shrub, subshrub. PlotPal currently carries Rosemary as an outdoor growing and herb reference. Recorded garden roles include culinary herb. Growing note: Let the upper soil dry somewhat between waterings and prioritize drainage over frequent watering. Prune lightly to keep plants compact, but avoid cutting far back into old leafless wood. In cold-winter climates, containers make overwintering easier. Propagation or sowing note: Transplant or propagate from cuttings Plant-health prevention note: Use freely draining soil, avoid chronic overwatering, and give plants good air circulation, especially when overwintering indoors. Pest-prevention note: Inspect stems and leaf undersides periodically, rinse or remove small infestations early, and avoid keeping indoor plants excessively hot and dry. The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 90 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Aphids, Spider mites, Spittlebugs. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Root rot, Powdery mildew. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.