Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open scrub
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, 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
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
मौसम्बी
In German
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
süße Limone
In French
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Toscana azul Romero
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
doce de limão
In Polish
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Tusci Rosemary blue
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sweet Lime
Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.