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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rapidly spreading branching variety that can grow up to 10' This prostrate and creeping plants has pale blue flowers in winter to early spring. Hardy zone 8-11. Likes full sun. Used for culinary, fragrant ornamental, or groundcover in southern climates.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

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