Blue Spires Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spires'
SKU
06269
This highly aromatic shrub has unique light grey-green foliage, covered with clear blue flowers over a long season. Popular in herb gardens or as an informal hedge or screen. Easily pruned into topiary forms. A hardy, drought tolerant evergreen that requires little care, once established. Thrives in poor soil, provided it is well-drained.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | rohs-ma-RY-nus oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Topiary, Coastal Exposure, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Gift Plant, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Italian Cypress (Cupressus); Bay Laurel (Laurus) |
Thrives in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Needs little care; may be fertilized lightly in spring. Prune only as needed to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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