Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
In Hindi
Stevia
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
In German
Stevia
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
In French
Stevia
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
In Spanish
Stevia
Toscana azul Romero
In Greek
Stevia
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
In Portuguese
Stevia
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
In Polish
Stewia
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
In Latin
Stevia
Tusci Rosemary blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Stevia and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Stevia and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Stevia and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Stevia and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Stevia and Tuscan Blue Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Stevia 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.