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synonyms | Salvia rosmarinifolia 'Tuscan Blue' |
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height | 3–5ft |
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width | 2–3ft |
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tolerates | Cold, Drought, Deer , Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind |
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water needs |
Low – Moderate |
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water info |
Water this plant infrequently, when the top two inches or so of soil feel dry. Usually this will mean every week or two in dry weather. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every four to six weeks in dry weather, or maybe even not at all. Since this plant is from arid areas of the Mediterranean it is very similar in needs to native California chaparral. This plant also thrives with high levels of watering, as long as the medium is well drained. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. This plant will look more lush if given water every two to four weeks during dry weather once established. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. |
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hardy to |
0F |
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exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun |
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indoor outdoor |
Outdoor |
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drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil |
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fertilizing | All Purpose, Low Needs |
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origin | Mediterranean |
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california native |
No |
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sunset zones |
4–24 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.
