Rosemary Seed

Very popular seasoning herb. Given a warm, well drained sunny position you can grow a fine aromatic hedge bedecked in summer with pretty blue flowers.

Has had a huge amount of use throughout history, brides have worn wreathes of rosemary and it has been use as protection in law courts from 'goal fever'.  It was also used as a defence against the plague and in Shakespeare's time it was used as topiary.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

A member of the mint family.

• Hardy.
• Evergreen perennial. 
• Prefers a warm, well drained sunny position.
• Keep out of cold winds.
• Likes a lime soil (this can be added with egg shells or wood ash).
• Reaches 6½ feet (2 metres) tall.
• Flowers January - December with blue/violet coloured flowers.
• If it gets messy, cut back after flowering, but do not cut into old wood otherwise it may die.
• Can be difficult to germinate.
• Sow in trays under glass mid-late Spring (a minimum of 70°F / 21°C is recommended).
• Can be grown in pots.
• If planting a hedge, we recommend planting approx 12" (30 cm) apart.

• Culinary Uses
• Can be used to flavour stews and particular lamb.
• Can be used to flavour potatoes and herb butter.
• Soaked in water the stems can be used as skews.
• Can be sprinkled into salad.
• Flowers are edible.

• Medicinal Uses
• Can be used to treat rheumatism and circulations problems.
• Can ease systems of gout.
• Can aid fat digestion.
• Can stimulate and tone skin.
• Can relieve tiredness, nervous exhaustion and headaches. 
• Can increase alertness.
• Can relieve water retention.
• Can stimulate your liver, leading to faster processing of toxins.
• Helps to cleanse your skin and dry itchy scalps.
• Has anti-bacterial properties.

• Other Uses.
• Used in pot pourri and herb pillows.
• Moth and insect repellent.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using. Avoid during pregnancy, breast feeding and if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.