Spice Island Rosemary is a compact evergreen shrub with a distinctly upright habit and highly aromatic dark green needle-like foliage commonly used for cooking. Tiny bright blue flowers bloom along the leaf axils in spring through summer. Best grown in full sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils. Spice Island has exceptional flavor.
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
Spacing: |
1.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Potential diseases include Botrytis and powdery mildew without proper air circulation. Root rot can also be an issue if over watered. Watch for spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fig, Lavender, Pomegranate
IMAGES: Tatters ✾, Rosemary flowering, (2) Forest and Kim Starr, starr-030418-0151-Rosmarinus_officinalis-habit-Makawao-Maui
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown