Rosemary and Asparagus
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is one of the most commonly grown herbs in the garden. It is a decorative herb originating from the Mediterranean and bears small, blue or white flowers in late spring. It is a fantastically versatile herb in the kitchen, sprigs of rosemary can be added to roast vegetable and to meats. Rosemary is an evergreen, perennial plant that thrives in good soil in full sun. It is a hardy plant and will live for up to twenty years, growing to a height of around 1m. It requires minimal attention throughout the growing season. It is native to the Mediterranean and Asia, but is reasonably hardy in cool climates. It can withstand droughts, surviving a severe lack of water for lengthy periods. Forms range from upright to trailing; the upright forms can reach 1.5 m (5 ft) tall, rarely 2 m (6 ft 7 in). The leaves are evergreen, 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long and 2–5 mm broad, green above, and white below, with dense, short, woolly hair.