Salvia, Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue'

Salviarosmarinus

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
rosmarinus (rose-ma-REE-nus)
Synonym
Rosmarinus officinalis
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Medium Blue
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering
Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Huntsville, Alabama

Banning, California

Berkeley, California

HOOPA, California

Irvine, California

Kelseyville, California

Merced, California

NORTH FORK, California

Sacramento, California

San Diego, California

Santa Cruz, California

Saratoga, California

Woodland, California

Oakland, Florida

Duluth, Georgia

Emmett, Idaho

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Henderson, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gold Hill, Oregon

Inman, South Carolina

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Chandler, Texas

Colleyville, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Red Oak, Texas

San Angelo, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Lanexa, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Langley, Washington

Renton, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Henderson, NV | August 2010 | positive

I planted this plant in Oct 08. It is in a well drained bed. Didn't grow much the first year. This last year it has grown approximately...Read More

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Memphis, TN | January 2010 | positive

I have a Tuscan Blue in Memphis, TN and it is a great plant for this region. One tough plant that shrugs off the intense summer here eas...Read More

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| December 2006 | positive

Tuscan Blue Rosemary is seen all over San Diego,CA.
I have 7 of them. They love alot of water and adapt perfect to the Southern Ca...Read More

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Renton, WA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | positive

I just planted this last year and it is already 2 ft tall and about 18" around. It smells great. I've made a number of cuttings and the...Read More

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Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2003 | positive

I've seen this get up to a bit over four feet in my garden, and around three feet wide. It grows quite upright, with straight long stems...Read More

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