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Rosemary
Barbecue Skewers Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus 'Gorizia'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gorizia', commonly known as BBQ Skewers Rosemary, is an upright evergreen herb and shrub valued for its bold foliage and strong vertical habit. Compared to standard culinary rosemary, ‘Gorizia’ has noticeably larger, broader leaves and a sturdier structure, giving it more visual weight in the landscape. It is frequently used where a more architectural rosemary is desired without losing fragrance or utility. The limbs are stiff enough to be stripped of the foliage and then used with meat and veggies on the grill!
In Texas landscapes, Gorizia Rosemary performs best in full sun and well-drained soils. It prefers neutral to alkaline soils and is very well suited to the limestone and caliche conditions common in Central and South Texas. Excellent drainage is critical—consistently wet or poorly drained soils will quickly lead to root decline. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and thrives in heat, with afternoon sun posing no problem.
This rosemary is commonly used as a low hedge, upright accent, herb garden anchor, or foundation plant. Mature size typically ranges from 4–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, depending on pruning. Plants can be spaced 3–4 feet apart for a hedge or planted singly as accents. Pale blue flowers appear mainly in late winter through spring, with sporadic blooming at other times. It is deer resistant and generally ignored by browsing animals.
Rosmarinus officinalis is considered non-toxic, though the aromatic oils and sap may cause mild skin irritation for sensitive individuals when handling or pruning. Gorizia Rosemary is cold hardy into the low 20s, but prolonged hard freezes can cause tip burn in exposed locations. Planting in raised beds, slopes, or protected areas improves winter survival, and avoiding heavy pruning just before cold weather helps reduce damage.
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Evergreen Hedge |
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Drought tolerant |
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Upright form |
Flower Color:Blue
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Height:4-6 Feet
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Spread:3-4 Feet
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Spacing:3-4 Feet
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Interesting Notes
Scientific Name changed to Salvia rosmarinus from Rosmarinus officinalis
USDA Hardiness Zone 8a
Available Sizes:
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Description |
| ROS-UPR-05 |
#005 ROSEMARY, UPRIGHT "Gorizia" |
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Deer Tolerance
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Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Full Sun to Part Shade |
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Habit
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Soil pH Preference
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Water Needs
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Tolerates Poor Drainage
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