🌿 Rosemary ‘Arp’ – 4.5”

Add beauty, fragrance, and flavor to your garden with Rosemary ‘Arp’ — a hardy, upright variety prized for its strong piney aroma and excellent cold tolerance. Perfect for Southern gardeners, ‘Arp’ thrives in Zone 8/9 gardens and stays evergreen year-round, making it as decorative as it is delicious.

🌱 A Little History

Rosemary has been cherished since ancient times for its culinary, medicinal, and symbolic uses — a symbol of remembrance and friendship. The ‘Arp’ variety, discovered in Arp, Texas, is one of the most cold-hardy cultivars, ideal for gardeners who want a reliable perennial herb that can withstand chilly winters.

🏡 Where It Grows Best

• USDA Zones: 6–10 (perennial in Zone 8/9)

• Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil — rosemary dislikes soggy roots

• Spacing: 24–36” apart; can grow 3–4’ tall and wide over time

🌿 Care Instructions

1. Planting: Choose a sunny, well-drained spot or large container.

2. Watering: Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry between waterings.

3. Pruning: Lightly trim a few times a year to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.

4. Fertilizing: Feed once or twice a year with a light, balanced fertilizer.

🌸 Companion Planting

Pairs beautifully with lavender, thyme, and oregano for a Mediterranean garden feel. Also helps deter pests when planted near vegetables like cabbage and beans.

Rosemary ‘Arp’ is perfect for roasting vegetables, seasoning meats, or adding a fragrant garnish to cocktails. Its evergreen needles and small blue blooms make it a year-round ornamental plant that doubles as a culinary powerhouse. 🌿✨

📍 Available now at Wrights Market – bring home your 4.5” Rosemary ‘Arp’ and enjoy fresh herbs all year long!

🌱🌿 Seasonal Planting Tips – Rosemary ‘Arp’

If you’ve been waiting to plant rosemary, ‘Arp’ is your go-to for strength, fragrance, and resilience.

🗓 When to Plant:
📍 Zone 8/9 Tip: Plant spring through fall — rosemary prefers to establish in cooler seasons, so fall planting gives it a head start before summer heat.

🌞 Growing Tips:

• Plant in full sun with excellent drainage

• Water sparingly — rosemary thrives on the dry side

• Trim lightly after flowering to keep plants tidy

🍴 Kitchen Inspiration:
Snip sprigs for roasted chicken, focaccia bread, or homemade infused oils — or tie bundles to toss into soups and stews for extra flavor.

📍 Stop by Wrights Market to grab your 4.5” Rosemary ‘Arp’ plants and start building your dream herb garden today.

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