Southern Living? Chef's Choice? Rosemary Plant

Southern Living® Chef's Choice® Rosemary

Bring Mediterranean flavor and fragrance into your home with this premium rosemary variety, specially selected for superior culinary performance. Chef's Choice® Rosemary delivers an elevated essential oil concentration that makes it ideal for cooking, garnishing, and mixology, while its compact growth habit and ornamental appeal work beautifully in gardens, borders, and containers. When you buy Chef's Choice® Rosemary online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're getting a Southern Living® plant that's been proven to perform reliably in challenging climates.

Landscaping Uses

This versatile herb thrives in herb gardens, decorative containers, kitchen garden beds, and landscape borders where you want easy access to fresh foliage. Plant it in sunny spots throughout your yard, or position containers near entryways and patios for convenient harvesting while cooking. The silver-green needle-like foliage and delicate violet-blue spring blooms add visual interest to any landscape design, while its low-maintenance nature makes it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Specifications

Height: 2–3 feet
Width: 2–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: 6–8 hours direct sunlight daily
Water: Low; water when top 2 inches of soil feel dry
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil
USDA Zones: 8–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Superior oil content delivers richer flavor and aroma than standard rosemary varieties
• Thrives in heat and drought conditions with minimal supplemental watering
• Compact, naturally neat form fits perfectly in small spaces and containers
• Spring violet-blue flowers attract pollinators while providing year-round visual interest

Planting & Care

Select a location with full sun exposure and well-draining soil to replicate the plant's natural Mediterranean habitat. Water deeply after planting, then establish a routine of checking soil moisture—water only when the top 2 inches of soil have dried out completely. For enhanced flowering, apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer in spring and water afterward. While pruning is optional, you may trim back after spring blooms to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Once established, this resilient plant requires minimal attention and rewards you with fresh harvests throughout the growing season.