Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gold Dust'

Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus 'Gold Dust'

Also Known As

Gold Dust Rosemary

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gold Dust' plant details

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gold Dust' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gold Dust'

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant foliage, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gold Dust'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fragrant upright branching rosemary with elegant variegated foliage. Each leaf has a deep green streak highlighted with a lt green border. This vigorous herb has extreme tolerance to heat and is hardy in zone 7-10, growing 24-36 inches . Likes sun and well drained soil. Blue flowers in late winter to spring. Culinary and ornamental. Outstanding

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Not only fragrant but beautiful... ALL year: the needle-like leaves of this well-branched 3-4' x 3-4' shrub are dark green with a showy yellow edge, blue flowers are lovely late winter-spring; deer/rabbit resist. S/M-D/GDr PP19949

By: Forestfarm

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Photo of Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gold Dust' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gold Dust' plant

How to Grow Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gold Dust'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen