Re: rosemary cultivar ideas

Bridget-
Magic Growers in Pasadena has one I haven't seen anywhere else called "Spice Island" It is special in the growth habit: while it is quite upright, it separates into multiple "spires", and I think of all the Rosemaries it would have the closest shape to a Phormium. Also its a little bit like a taller darker asparagus densiflora 'sprengeri.' In looking on the internet it seems to be somewhat widely available. 

Hope that helps,
Laura in LA
where it is very cold and rainy
(had to move the variegated Agave attenuata inside for the night!)

On Dec 17, 2008, at 6:39 PM, Bridget Lamp wrote:


Hope everyone is staying warm out there!
I'm looking for a rosemary that is good both for it's culinary properties and has a good size and shape. I don't want something hedge-like, yet not too small. It will be next to a small water feature and will take the place of a phormium I am removing--I'm fine with it not filling the whole space the phormium occupies now. That is part of the reason for its removal. And it's become a slug and snail condo so out it goes. 

Thank you for your advice!
Bridget
Seattle, WA -- where it's been snowing and below freezing the last few days!
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