Rosmarinus officinalis 'Madeline Hill'

Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus 'Madeline Hill'

Also Known As

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Hill Hardy'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Madalene Hill'
Hill Hardy Rosemary
Madalene Hill Rosemary
Madeline Hill Rosemary

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6b-10b

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Madeline Hill' plant details

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Madeline Hill' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosmarinus officinalis 'Madeline Hill'

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and winter
Uses: culinary, fragrant foliage, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosmarinus officinalis 'Madeline Hill'

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dubbed for the renown herbal enthusiast from Texas, ‘Madeline Hill’ is not only a good-looking tough cookie hardy to below 0°, but she’s a savory delight as well. Intensely fragrant, rich green needlelike leaves, which are broader than ‘Arp’s cloak her robust, pale green upright stems. Wielding a not-too-tall bushy frame, this well branched Rosemary is generously sprinkled with dainty light blue flowers.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A erect growing variety that is much more tolerant of cold winter conditions. Growing up to 2' tall in sunny area that is well drained. Can withstand temps down to 15 °F. Hardy zone 6-11. Flowers light blue in spring. Culinary variety.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

This upright form (to 3') with nice blue flowers is reputedly hardy to zone 6... if you try this, let us know, please! Sun/M-D/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Rosmarinus officinalis 'Madeline Hill' plant

How to Grow Rosmarinus officinalis 'Madeline Hill'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- wind tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy