rosemary

Rosemary is a bushy perennial shrub, often growing to a height of over 180 cm/6 ft. It has evergreen needles, dark green on top and silver underneath. It produces light-blue or purple flowers in early summer.

Evergreen shrub belonging to the mint family, native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, with small, narrow, scented leaves and clusters of pale blue or purple flowers. It is widely cultivated as a herb for use in cooking and for its aromatic oil, used in perfumery and pharmaceuticals. Rosemary is a traditional symbol of remembrance. (Rosemarinus officinalis, family Labiatae.)