Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open scrub
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Lavender
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Rosemary
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Mehendi
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Rosmarin
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Romarin
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Romero
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
δενδρολίβανο
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Alecrim
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Rozmaryn
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Roremque
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Alyogyne
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rosemary and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Rosemary and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Rosemary and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rosemary and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Rosemary and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Rosemary height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rosemary and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Rosemary flower color: White, Blue and Lavender
Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rosemary and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Rosemary and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.