Herbs
Salvia rosmarinus 'Madalene Hill'
Madalene Hill rosemary
Also known as: Hill's Hardy rosemary
An aromatic rosemary selection noted for greater cold tolerance than many varieties. Catalog spelling retained in the offerings. Choose a sheltered sunny site or overwinter a container indoors.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- About 3 ft. (grower reference) tall
- Water
- Well-drained soil
Sizes & prices
- 4.5"$6.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Excellent drainage is essential.
- Winter
- Reported hardy into zone 6 with protection; survival is not guaranteed.
Culinary uses
- Use
- Leaves for rosemary seasoning; Hill Hardy is noted for culinary flavor.
- Harvest
- Snip young shoots; use leaves fresh or dried.
Seasonal interest
- Form
- Evergreen woody herb.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Lightly trim after flowering; avoid bare old wood.
- Harvest
- Snip leaves and leafy stems as needed during active growth. Harvest after dew dries; dry or freeze suitable cuttings for later use.
Sources & photo credits
University of Illinois Extension
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Minnesota Extension
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Madalene Hill rosemary flowers and foliage; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not current nursery stock.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.