Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Number of Varieties
10024
0
40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-158-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12*3
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
61.00 cm150.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
10.50 cm60.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Light Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin rash, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
In Hindi
Hydrangea
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
In German
Hortensie
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
In French
Hortensia
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
In Spanish
Hortensia
Toscana azul Romero
In Greek
υδραγεία
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
In Polish
Hortensja
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
In Latin
Hibiscus
Tusci Rosemary blue
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
-
Magnoliophyta
Class
-
Magnoliopsida
Order
-
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
-
Rosmarinus
Clade
-
-
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
-900
1
27800
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