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‘Spice Islands’ is an upright cultivar with dark blue flowers and thick leaves. It is commonly grown for culinary reasons because of the pungent flavor of its leaves. Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a generally erect, rounded, evergreen shrub with aromatic, needle-like, gray-green leaves and tiny, two-lipped, pale blue to white flowers. The intensely fragrant foliage of this shrub is commonly harvested for a variety of purposes including culinary flavorings, toiletries and sachets. These plants also add excellent ornamental value to borders, herb gardens, patio areas and foundations both when grown in the ground and/or as container plants.
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Winter hardy to USDA Zone 8-10 where it may be grown in light, slightly acidic, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best performance is in full sun. Established plants have good drought tolerance. Performs poorly in heavy clay soils. Wet, poorly-drained soils in winter are usually fatal. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | 'Spice Islands', Rosemary |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Rosmarinus officinalis 'Spice Islands' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | to 3 ft. |
| Width | to 4 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | spring and fall |
| Flower Color | blue |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
