Tuscan Blue Rosemary is an upright aromatic shrub commonly used for cooking. The evergreen needle-like foliage is covered with clusters of tiny clear blue flowers in spring through summer. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils.
To learn more about the Tuscan Blue Rosemary read this blog post.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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3' - 6'
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Spread:
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2’ - 4'
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Spacing:
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3'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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8 - 11
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Blue
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Potential diseases include Botrytis and powdery mildew without proper air circulation. Root rot can also be an issue if over watered. Watch for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fig, Lavender, Pomegranate
IMAGES: Photo by cultivar413, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' Upright Rosemary at Waterwise Botanicals Nursery, Bonsall, CA USA 171114, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' kz7, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' kz4, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by Plant Right, Dwarf meyer lemon tree, rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue', Greek oregano with Achillea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
