Rosemary is a perennial herb with fragrant, needle-like leaves and white, pink or purple flowers. Native to Europe and Asia, Rosemary can be grown indoors or outdoors in the U.S. The Department of Agriculture plants hardiness zones 5 through 9. More so, the shrub grows between 2 feet and 4 feet tall, depending on environmental conditions. You can use sprigs of Rosemary and substitutes for Rosemary as garnish and flavoring in meats or to season foods. But it also has many medicinal uses. It's high in antioxidants, antibacterial properties, and minerals like manganese that help regulate bodily processes including hormone production.