Herb
Hill Hardy
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Hill Hardy (associated with Madalene Hill’s work, alongside Arp) is a cold-tolerant culinary rosemary for climates that kill tender Mediterranean types. Needles deliver classic roast-ready flavour with improved winter survival. Plant where rosemary usually fails; cook as standard rosemary. A workhorse hardy cultivar for inland and northern herb beds.
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ClassicClassic FlavourCold HardyCulinaryHardyReliableReliable Outdoor
History
US
Madalene Hill and collaborators promoted hardy rosemary selections for American gardens.
US
Hill Hardy-type plants spread through herb societies.
Cold-climate cooks relied on Hill Hardy and Arp as outdoor rosemary options.
Nurseries continued Hill Hardy among top hardy culinary rosemaries.