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Blue Spires Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spires'

Sku #6269

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.

  • Light Needs
    Full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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    6 - 10

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Overview
Light Needs:
Full sun
Watering Needs:
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Landscape Size:
Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
Key Feature:
Deer Resistant Foliage
Blooms:
Spring through Summer
Landscape Uses:
Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Hedge, Kitchen Garden, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Topiary
Detail
Botanical Pronunciation:rohs-ma-RY-nus o-fis-i-NAY-lis
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth rate:Moderate
Average 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 Interest
Foliage color:Gray-green
Blooms:Spring through Summer
Flower color:Blue
Flower attributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Garden styleCottage, Mediterranean
Companion PlantsLavender (Lavandula); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Italian Cypress (Cupressus); Bay Laurel (Laurus)
Care
Care Information
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.
Light Needs:
Light needs: Full Sun
Full sun
Watering Needs:
Water needs: Low
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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This Plant’s Growing Zones: 6 - 10

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