Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara Blue'

Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus 'Santa Barbara Blue'

Also Known As

Santa Barbara Blue Rosemary

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara Blue' plant details

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with green foliage. In winter blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies 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, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara Blue'

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara Blue'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A gift from our friend Jim Lockman, 'Santa Barbara Blue' seems to be known only in small gardening circles in California. Densely clustered needles lend a finely textured look to this upright evergreen with elegantly sweeping lower branches. The azure-blue flowers beautifully complement the concurrent blooms of Cistus 'Red Eye' and the deep green foliage contrasts strikingly with gray-leafed Teucrium fruticans (Select Form).

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Gardening facts about Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara Blue' plant

How to Grow Rosmarinus officinalis 'Santa Barbara Blue'

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

Features

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