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Rosemary: The Ideal Full-Sun Container Evergreen

For an 18-inch decorative pot in full sun, rosemary is perfect. Upright ('Athens Blue Spires', 'Tuscan Blue', 'Arp') or trailing types work. Even better: a rosemary topiary. Pair with thyme for trailing edge. Both need fast drainage and weekly watering.

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