Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Sapphire Spreader’
Sapphire Spreader Rosemary
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 2-3' x 6-8' |
Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | Lavender |
Bloom Time | Winter, Spring |
Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Bees, Edible, Ground Cover, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1 |
Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
Sunset Garden Zones | 4-24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Moderate-growing evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit to 2-3’ tall x 6-8’ wide. Rosemary has long been revered for its aromatic and useful foliage, as well as its profuse flowering display. This attractive variety features medium to dark-green foliage, accented with a profusion of bright lavender-blue flowers that appear late-winter to early-spring, with sporadic bloom throughout the year in mild climates. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and the pungent foliage of this species is often used as a culinary seasoning. Thrives in variety of different climates, from direct coastal conditions to warm interior valleys, and is well-suited as an accent or large-area groundcover. Prefers a full to partial sun exposure, requires little water once established, and performs best in a fast-draining soil.
USDA Zone:
Sunset Zone: 4-24, H1, H2