Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
In German
Devil's Backbone
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
In French
Backbone du Diable
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Toscana azul Romero
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Tusci Rosemary blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Rosmarinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Devils Backbone and Tuscan Blue Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.