Blue Spires Rosemary
Blue Spires Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spires'
Item #6269 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 10
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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.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.Average Landscape Size:
Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.Key Feature:Deer Resistant FoliageBlooms:
Spring through SummerLandscape Uses:
- DetailBotanical Pronunciation:rohs-ma-RY-nus o-fis-i-NAY-lisPlant type:ShrubDeciduous/evergreen:EvergreenGrowth rate:ModerateAverage landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.Special features:Easy Care, Edible, Gift Plant, Pet Friendly, Waterwise, Year-round InterestFoliage color:Gray-greenBlooms:Spring through SummerFlower color:BlueFlower attributesLong Bloom Season, Showy FlowersGarden styleCottage, MediterraneanCompanion PlantsItalian Cypress (Cupressus); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Lavender (Lavandula); Olive (Olea); Meyer Lemon (Citrus)
- CareCare InformationThrives 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.Light Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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