USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
medium
Height
0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread
0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Spice Islands' (island rosemary) bears showy, medium violet and fragrant flowers during mid-spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured, evergreen and aromatic. The stems are exfoliating in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses
Border, container, culinary, hedge, topiary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Rosmarinus officinalis 'Spice Islands' . Rosmarinus officinalis 'Spice Islands' is tolerant of drought and salt.
