Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'

Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus 'Arp'

Also Known As

Arp Hardy Rosemary

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp' plant details

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: culinary, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Arp’ is the hardiest of rosmaries. It has a strong, upright habit with fragrant, grey-green to bluish green foliage perfect for use in the kitchen. It is best known for having especially excellent winter hardiness in comparison to other cultivars of rosemary. In harsh winters all rosemary will likely die but in moderately cold winters 'Arp' will usually survive when other cultivars perish. The best flavour and plant longevity will be in hot dry spots with poor soil.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This U.S.D.A. introduction is a full zone hardier than most varieties, with the same wonderfully pungent gray-green leaves, sky-blue flowers, and upright growth habit. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

That's Arp, Texas, where one ol' specimen is still growing strong at 80. An upright shrub with gray-green foliage and light blue flowers, 'Arp' is most at home inland, where it opens outward in the heat; on the coast its habit is more compact, but still handsome.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Mounding perennial herb with soft blue flowers in late winter..having a fine fragrant leaf and probably the hardiest of the Rosemarys..culinary herb for cooking.