Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara'
Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest'
Also Known As
- Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
- Rosmarinus officinalis lavandulaceous
- Santa Barbara Rosemary
Plant type
shrub, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 6'-10'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara' plant details
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover herb or shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara'
- Plant type: groundcover herb or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: culinary, fragrant foliage, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara' plant
How to Grow Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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