Description
Salvia rosmarinus ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’—commonly known as Upright Rosemary—is a distinctive cultivar of rosemary prized for its tall, slender, and upright growth habit that sets it apart from the typical sprawling rosemary varieties. Native to the Mediterranean region, rosemary has been valued for centuries not only as a culinary herb but also for its aromatic foliage and ornamental appeal. ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ features narrow, dark green needle-like leaves with a pronounced pine and lemon fragrance, making it an excellent addition to herb gardens, borders, and container plantings. This cultivar is especially noted for its ability to maintain a neat, columnar shape, reaching heights of up to 4 to 5 feet, which makes it ideal for vertical accents and hedging in warmer climates (USDA zones 8-10). It produces delicate pale blue flowers that attract pollinators such as bees, enhancing garden biodiversity. Renowned for its drought tolerance, evergreen foliage, and versatility, ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ Rosemary combines culinary utility with refined landscape aesthetics. This cultivar has been embraced by gardeners and landscape professionals for its reliability and architectural form, adding both fragrance and structure to Mediterranean and xeriscape garden designs.