Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Repens’

• • Shearing the top encourages the side branches to spread.
  • Rosemary really despises sitting in soggy soil so ensure that your soil is sandy, poor, and very well draining.

The Tale

The name Rosmarinus comes from the Latin ros maris or ‘dew of the sea’.

It was later called Rose of Mary or rosemary in honor of the Virgin Mary.

The plant itself has historically been associated with remembrance, memory, and fidelity.

In Roman times, students wore springs of rosemary in their hair so that they would better remember the lessons that they learned at school.

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Ophelia says, :‘There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance, pray you love, remember.’

So if ever you want to offer the gift of memory, it is here!

Other names:

Trailing Rosemary

Creeping Rosemary

Prostrate Rosemary

Origin:

Mediterranean