Salvia rosmarinus ‘Benenden Blue’ (Rosemary)

Salvia rosmarinus ‘Benenden Blue’ (Rosemary) is a bushy, evergreen shrub bearing aromatic, needle-like, dark green leaves. Profuse clusters of bright blue, two-lipped flowers appear in late spring and early summer, sometimes also in fall. Easy to maintain and undemanding, Benenden Blue 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.

• Grows up to 2-3 ft tall and wide (60-90 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 pest or disease issues.
• 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.
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