Rosmarinus officinalis 'Athens Blue Spires'

Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus 'Athens Blue Spires'

Also Known As

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spires'
Athen's Blue Spires Rosemary
Blue Spires Upright Rosemary

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-11

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Athens Blue Spires' plant details

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Athens Blue Spires' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosmarinus officinalis 'Athens Blue Spires'

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosmarinus officinalis 'Athens Blue Spires'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long-blooming springtime bright blue flowers mingle with aromatic dark green, needle-like leaves on erect spires - unscathed by single digit temperatures here. Dependable. 4-5' T x 2-3' W in 5 years. Minimum temperature: 0°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Thick, dense selection that branches from the base with upright stems to 5'. Distinctive habit, narrow and strongly erect. Rich blue flowers appear to pull a Mediterranean light from the January sky.

By: Native Sons

The wonderfully deep blue green fragrant foliage of this durable selection of Rosemary from the UGA covers itself in masses of blue blooms in spring. An easy and useful cooking herb. Rosemary prefers sharp drainage and makes an excellent container specimen.