Cumberland Rosemary (Conradina verticillata)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Conradina verticillata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant scent, reminiscent of rosemary, and are used as a rosemary substitute as a flavouring in cooking. — The leaves have a strong pleasant scent, reminiscent of rosemary, and are used as a rosemary substitute as a flavouring in cooking.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)