USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' (rosemary) bears showy, medium violet and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This shrub is rounded in form and has dark aquamarine foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured, evergreen and fragrant. The bark is exfoliating in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses
Border, container, culinary, hedge, topiary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' tolerates drought and salt.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' (rosemary) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
