Herbs: Laurus nobilis
Botanical name: Laurus nobilis
Common name: bay laurel
also known as (bay tree, bay, poet's laurel, Roman laurel, sweet bay, royal bay, true laurel, victor's laurel)
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| Soil: | dry, alkaline, sand |
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| Zones: | 8a thru 11a |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
edible |
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description for "Herbs: Laurus nobilis"
Bay laurel is an essential kitchen herb. No self-respecting Italian cook would prepare a spaghetti sauce without at least one bay leaf in the recipe. These fragrant, Mediterranean trees are easy to grow in pots near your kitchen door and you can harvest their leaves at any time. Hardy in zones 8-11. In the winter in colder climates, just bring them indoors and set them on a sunny windowsill. Gardeners in northern zones should keep the tender perennials and desirable annual herbs indoors during the cold months. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Laurus nobilis is native to the Mediterranean.
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