Editing Rosemary (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Rosemary has needle-like, evergreen leaves that are green on top and white below, with dense, short hairs. The plant can grow upright or trailing, reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet. It produces small, blue, purple, or white flowers in clusters along the stems<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-rosmarinus</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Rosemary prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant but sensitive to wet conditions. It thrives in containers or raised beds, especially in areas with clay-heavy soils<ref>https://gardenary.com/blog/how-to-grow-and-harvest-your-own-organic-rosemary</ref><ref>https://bonnieplants.com/blogs/how-to-grow/growing-rosemary</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Rosemary is a perennial plant that can live up to 35 years. It blooms in spring and summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Propagation is often more successful through stem cuttings or division due to low seed germination rates<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-rosmarinus</ref>.

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