Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open scrub
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
चीकू
In German
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Toscana azul Romero
chicle
In Greek
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
sapodilla
In Polish
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Tusci Rosemary blue
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sapodilla
Season and care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sapodilla Physical Information
Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sapodilla are as follows:
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sapodilla
Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.