Herb
Arp
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Arp is an exceptionally cold-hardy rosemary found in Arp, Texas—lighter grey-green needles, good flavour, and survival where other rosemaries die in freezes. A breakthrough for continental and northern gardens. Culinary use matches standard rosemary with a slightly softer pine note. The plant that made rosemary realistic far outside Mediterranean zones.
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FreshOilRoastYear-Round Garden
Traits
Classic FlavourCold HardyCulinaryGrey GreenHardyReliableTexas Find
History
US
Madalene Hill popularised the hardy rosemary found near Arp, Texas.
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Arp spread through American herb societies as the hardy culinary rosemary.
US
Northern US and inland gardeners planted Arp successfully outdoors.
Arp remained the default recommendation for cold-hardy rosemary.