3. Food Pairing: Rosemary Better For Savoury
Rosemary and lavender have different culinary uses due to their different flavors.
4. Nutrition Facts: Rosemary as a Source of Vitamin A
The following information shows the nutritional content for 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of fresh lavender and fresh rosemary (from Nutrition Fact Database).
Can Rosemary and Lavender Grow Together Indoor?
Rosemary and lavender can grow side by side in the same container. These herbs require comparable growing conditions in terms of watering, sunlight, and soil fertility.
Can You Propagate Rosemary and Lavender From Cuttings?
Both plants are easily propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from established plants in late spring or summer. the propagation process is very simple:
Will Rosemary and Lavender Last Years?
Rosemary and lavender are perennials ( here you can learn more about how long many herbs can last). The good news is that mother nature equipped them with the strength to last for many years, even indoor, depending on the region.
Rosemary and Lavender for Aromatherapy
Rosemary, at least in the USA and Europe, is way more adopted in recipes and savory gourmet dishes. However, lavender is a popular herb for aromatherapy, thanks to its calming aroma.
Rosemary History and Napoleon: Best Friends?
Do you know that rosemary was the favorite Napoleon herb? Well, if so, you belong to a minority of people. Do you want to know more crazy facts about rosemary to impress your friends?
Rosemary & Lavender Salt
Sometimes with Helga we go a little flavor crazy, proof of that is are the Lavender Vanilla Cookies and some other recipes that we’ve tried but didn’t quite made it to the blog.
Rosemary and Lavender Salt
Ingredients: ½ cup kosher salt 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1 teaspoons dried lavender 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon orange zest
Are Lavender And Rosemary From The Same Plant Family?
Both Lavender and Rosemary belong to Lamiaceae, which is a subset of the Aster (daisies). They are classified in this group because of the square stems with simple leaves. A simple leaf occurs when there is only one leaf attached directly to the main stem of the plant as opposed to a cluster of leaves.
Can Rosemary And Lavender Grown In Similar Conditions?
Rosemary and Lavender can be grown in similar conditions. Both herbs were thought to have originated in the Mediterranean and middle eastern regions. As a result of this, both plants are considered drought-tolerant and will thrive in hot conditions.
How To Propagate Rosemary And Lavender
Both Lavender and Rosemary can be grown from seed, however, the germination for Rosemary, in particular, can be unreliable and slow. As such we recommend growing the plants from cuttings. For both plants, this can be done in water or soil.
Growing Lavender And Rosemary In The Garden
Both Lavender and Rosemary prefer a sunny location and also require free-draining soil. If you live in a location that has heavy clay-based soil it is advisable to add additional drainage.
Ongoing Care And Maintenace Of Rosemary and Lavender
Once the Rosemary and Lavender have become established the plants are generally pretty tough and will tolerate an extended period of neglect. However, if the plants are left to their own devices indefinitely they can, over time, become woody and foliage can become sparse and misshapen.
