Salvia rosmarinus 'Taylor's Blue'


Common name(s): rosemary


Description: evergreen shrub; introduced by Taylor's Herb Gardens of Vista, CA. Vigorous, upright growth with narrow, dark green foliage and blue flowers in spring. A favorite for topiaries or hedges. 


Height: to 4 ft. Spread: to 4 ft.


Position: full sun and well-draining soil


Uses: culinary, medicine, cosmetics, landscaping


Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below


Drought: Adapted to 4 months of summer drought

Notes: what often passes as 'Tuscan Blue' in the trade is actually 'Taylor's Blue' which has much narrower foliage