The Story
Blue Spires Rosemary is a small densely branched evergreen shrub with highly aromatic upright needle-like foliage commonly used for cooking. Tiny clear blue flowers bloom along the leaf axils in spring through summer. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils. Also sold under its full name 'Athens Blue Spires'.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
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
IMAGE: Krzysztof Golik, Rosmarinus officinalis in Botanical Garden of Besançon 03, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
Description
Blue Spires Rosemary is a small densely branched evergreen shrub with highly aromatic upright needle-like foliage commonly used for cooking. Tiny clear blue flowers bloom along the leaf axils in spring through summer. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils. Also sold under its full name 'Athens Blue Spires'.
|
Type: |
Shrub |
|
Height: |
4' - 5' |
|
Spread: |
2’ - 4' |
|
Spacing: |
3' |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
Blue |
|
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
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
IMAGE: Krzysztof Golik, Rosmarinus officinalis in Botanical Garden of Besançon 03, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
