Salvia rosmarinus ‘Albus’ (Rosemary)

Salvia rosmarinus ‘Albus Blue’ (Rosemary) is a bushy, evergreen shrub bearing aromatic, needle-like, deep green leaves with grayish-white undersides. Profuse clusters of white, tubular flowers appear sporadically from late winter to fall. Easy to maintain and undemanding, this white Rosemary is a great candidate for hedges, herb gardens, and waterwise gardens. The leaves are good for cooking and can be used fresh or dried to flavor dishes. Salvia rosmarinus was previously known as Rosmarinus officinalis.

• Grows up to 3-4 ft tall and wide (90-120 cm).
• Easily grown in poor, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
• Great for beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, city gardens, rock gardens, patio containers, or as a formal or informal hedge.
• No serious disease issues. Keep an eye out for brown scale, thrips, cuckoo spit (froghoppers) and rosemary beetle.
• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, however, deer dislike rosemary’s strong scent.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
• Rosemary needs little pruning. Prune lightly removing unsightly shoots as required. If desired, prune plants after bloom to promote dense foliage growth.
• Salvia rosmarinus is native to the Mediterranean region, from where it has been introduced into all continents.
• Salvia: Discover 10 Key Benefits of Growing Sage in Your Garden