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Lamiaceae
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Rosemary is one of the great culinary herbs for the garden, and the broad, bushy cultivar 'Tuscan Blue’ has the added appeal of distinctly sea green foliage and violet-blue flowers. So, its ornamental appeal nearly matches its herbal offerings.
Throughout the year, this Mediterranean native has needle-like leaves, which are potently fragrant from afar. In mid-spring to early summer, its small colorful flowers cover the plants. They are two-lipped, cool violet blue and attract bees and butterflies in droves.
Rosemary will prosper in locations with full sun and perfectly drained average to poor soil. This multipurpose herb also works well in containers or mixed borders. It is technically a subshrub, which means it is woody, and can also be planted and pruned as a shrub where fully hardy.
12 - 8
8 - 11
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Herb
Full Sun
5'-6' / 1.5m - 1.8m
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought, Salt
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Oval/Rounded
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Blue Violet
Sea Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Brown, Gray
Yes
No
Single
Fine
Matte
Exfoliating
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Butterflies
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