Tuscan Blue Rosemary: Fragrant Foliage & Mediterranean Style

Bring aromatic greenery and blue flowers to a sunny garden with Tuscan Blue Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue', also known as Rosmarinus officinalis). This upright evergreen shrub pairs needle-like leaves with a substantial form, making it a useful choice for herb gardens, sunny borders, informal hedges, and roomy patio containers.

Place it beside a sunny seating area or garden path where a gentle brush against the foliage releases its familiar herbal scent. Its blue flowers add seasonal color, while the evergreen foliage provides year-round structure where winter conditions are suitable.

Why Choose Tuscan Blue Rosemary?

• Aromatic foliage: Enjoy rosemary's distinctive fragrance in a sunny outdoor space.
• Blue blooms: Small blue flowers provide seasonal interest, commonly in spring through summer depending on climate.
• Upright evergreen structure: Useful for borders, herb gardens, and informal hedging in suitable climates.
• Drought tolerance once established: Well-rooted plants tolerate dry conditions better than newly planted rosemary.
• Container versatility: Grow in a generously sized pot with drainage holes where space or winter conditions call for flexibility.

Growing Zones & Mature Size

• USDA hardiness zones: 8–11, following Monrovia's cultivar rating. Winter survival also depends on drainage, exposure, and local conditions.
• Mature size: Approximately 6 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide under suitable conditions. Allow room for a shrub, not just a small tabletop herb.
• Sunlight: Full sun for best performance.
• Soil: Loose, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, poorly drained ground and excess winter moisture.
• Water: Water deeply and regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency. Established plants still need water during dry spells.

Choose Your Container Size

Available in 1 Gallon, 2 Gallon, and 3 Gallon nursery containers. Gallon sizes describe the container, not a guaranteed plant height or mature size. Select the option that suits your planting project.

Planting & Seasonal Care

Choose a sunny site with excellent drainage. For container growing, use a well-draining potting mix and avoid leaving the pot standing in water. Prune as needed to maintain the desired shape, preferably after flowering. Adjust watering to weather and growing conditions rather than keeping the soil constantly wet.

Cold-climate note: Outside its outdoor hardiness range, treat rosemary as a seasonal plant or plan a protected overwintering location before freezing weather. Container growing makes relocation possible, but does not make rosemary winter-hardy. An ordinary kitchen counter should not be assumed to provide enough light.

Rosemary is traditionally used fresh or dried in cooking. Before harvesting this nursery-grown plant for food, confirm its treatment history and suitability for culinary use with the supplier.

Choose your preferred size and add fragrant evergreen texture to a sunny garden or patio.