Blue Spires Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spires'

Pronunciation: rohs-ma-RY-nus oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss
SKU #06269
6-10

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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: Full sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10

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Bloom TimeSpring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsLavender (Lavandula); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Italian Cypress (Cupressus); Bay Laurel (Laurus)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
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Bloom TimeSpring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsLavender (Lavandula); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Italian Cypress (Cupressus); Bay Laurel (Laurus)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.