Florida Rosemary is an important shrub for the dune and scrub communities. These plants are easily destroyed in harsh storms and fires but their ability to readily reseed helps them to preserver. They serve as an important food source for many animals.
Florida Rosemary is an evergreen shrub. It can reach up to 6 feet. Its yellow flowers bloom in the spring, summer and fall. It does best in dry, sandy soil with full sun.
Florida Rosemary's name is misleading. Unlike the other Rosemary everyone knows and loves, the Florida Rosemary is not edible.