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Rosmarinus officinalis Golden Rain

Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus 'Joyce DeBaggio'

Also Known As

  • Rosmarinus 'Golden Rain'
  • Rosmarinus officinalis 'Joyce DeBaggio'
  • Golden Rain Rosemary

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Rosmarinus officinalis Golden Rain plant details

Rosmarinus officinalis Golden Rain is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with gold and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer 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. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosmarinus officinalis Golden Rain

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosmarinus officinalis Golden Rain

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ah! A variegated rosemary. Green-and-gold streaked leaves set this cultivar apart from all the rest. Plants grow 3-4' tall with an equal spread and bear light blue flowers the color of your oldest jeans through most of the year. Plant in full sun to maintain variegation, and use in coastal gardens or dry borders.

Gardening facts about Rosmarinus officinalis Golden Rain plant

How to Grow Rosmarinus officinalis Golden Rain

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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