Rosemary is a hardy herb that can withstand rocky soil and is primarily used as a seasoning in food. Serving as an anti-inflammatory and replete with antioxidants, it can also help to improve your immune system and circulation when ingested, according to Medical News Today. Additionally, rosemary is commonly used in cosmetology as a fragrance in soaps or in oils and shampoos to promote hair growth.

If you live in hardiness zones 7 to 10, the best place to plant rosemary is outdoors. When given a chance to thrive, this plant can even produce blue flowers and grow to be 4 feet tall. To properly care for your rosemary, it needs full sunlight, although it will tolerate partial shade. For this plant to grow quickly, it needs 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day, according to Get Busy Gardening. It also prefers dry soil that will drain quickly. To harvest rosemary sprigs, trim the tender leaves from the tops of their stems. Doing this will also encourage branching and new growth.