Blue Spires Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spires'
Pronunciation: rohs-ma-RY-nus oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss
SKU #06269
Description | 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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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Once established water during dry spells. |
Blooms | Spring through summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary |
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Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Gray-green |
Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Italian Cypress (Cupressus); Bay Laurel (Laurus) |
Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.