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Rosmarinus centauna

>From: Ccopuntia@aol.com
>Subject: Rosmarinus centauna
>Sender: owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
>Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 11:28:47 -0400 (EDT)
>
> I recently saw Rosmarinus centauna mentioned on a television program and I
> can't seem to find any further information about it.  The program segment was
> taped at a winery in South Africa, where the head gardener explained how this
> rosemary was planted on purpose as a natural insecticide,   <snip>

Romarinus if a monotypic genus (i.e. only one species), so I'm
assuming that 'Centauna' is some sort of cultivar of R. officinalis.
There are perhaps zillions of cultivars of Rosemary available around
the world - I take great interest in looking for unusual forms of
this useful and versatile plant (I currently grow the white flowered
form, as well as 'Majorca Pink', as well as the golden leafed 'Joyce
De Baggio').

Rosemaries in the garden do provide a spicy pungency as do other
herbs, and are seldom visited by insect pests.  I'm sure they have a
role in keeping such invaders at bay.  Mixtures of various types of
plants in usually far healthier IMHO, each benefiting from the
specific influences of their neighbors.

I would encourage you to investigate appropriate Rosemary cultivars
for your garden and choose one which compliments your site.  Some
are very tall (almost tree-like), others quite prostrate, and in
various flower shades from white, pale blues, mid to deep blues,
lavender pinks, etc.  The leaf textures can also vary somewhat, as
do their overall color.  Herb specialists often have long lists of
cultivars they offer and visiting a specialty nursery or herb garden
provides you with the range of visual differences.

Where in California do you garden?

 Sean A. O'Hara                     sean.ohara@ucop.edu
 710 Jean Street                    http://www.dla.ucop.edu/sao
 Oakland, California  94610-1459    h o r t u l u s   a p t u s
 (510) 987-0577                     'a garden suited to its purpose'
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