SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spires'
COMMON NAME: Blue Spires Rosemary
GARDEN SIZE: 48-60 inches tall x 24-36 inches wide.
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 6-10
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!
HABIT (FORM): Upright, compact
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen, fragrant, gray-green
FLOWERS: Small, rich blue in early-mid spring
PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for local North American species. Deer and rabbit resistant.
FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Bone meal in the early fall may help with overwintering.
PRUNING: Trim lightly as needed to shape after flowering to promote next season's growth.
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Dogs, Cats, Horses
USES: Often used in the kitchen for culinary purposes, or for aromatics and aromatherapy.