Brown rosemary leaves - Ask Extension
My rosemary leaves are turning brown. I noticed it last winter and thought maybe the soil was too wet for it so I moved it to a clay pot last spring s...
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Brown rosemary leaves #863583
Asked April 06, 2024, 7:29 PM EDT
My rosemary leaves are turning brown. I noticed it last winter and thought maybe the soil was too wet for it so I moved it to a clay pot last spring so the soil can drain better but the plant has only gotten worse. I think I’ll have to replace it but would like to understand what’s wrong before buying another plant. Is it too wet or is something else going on?
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Rosemary can be killed back by extreme cold. If it was in a pot outdoors, that is most likely the problem. It may send out new shoots this year. If replacing, use a variety known to be freeze resistant or plan on bringing in the pot for the winter. Like most Mediterranean plants it does not tolerate soggy soil.
Rosemary can be killed back by extreme cold. If it was in a pot outdoors, that is most likely the problem. It may send out new shoots this year. If replacing, use a variety known to be freeze resistant or plan on bringing in the pot for the winter. Like most Mediterranean plants it does not tolerate soggy soil.
