Tuscan Blue is a classic Italian upright rosemary long grown for both cooking and ornamental hedging. It forms a vigorous, columnar shrub that can reach 5 to 6 feet tall, with broad, deep green leaves that are larger and more richly flavored than many cultivars. The plant produces abundant deep violet-blue flowers that attract bees and other pollinators over a long season. Its robust, aromatic foliage strips easily from the woody stems, making it a chef's favorite for skewers, roasts, focaccia, and infused oils. Fast-growing and upright, Tuscan Blue is popular for evergreen screens and formal herb gardens in mild climates. It thrives in Mediterranean conditions and rewards gardeners with strong vertical structure in a permaculture design.
Flavor Profile
Rich, robust and pungently piney with balsamic depth, ideal for roasts, breads and infused oils.
Visual Characteristics
Vigorous upright to columnar form reaching 5-6 feet, with broad dark green leaves and deep blue-violet flowers.
Growing Tips
Give it full sun and room to grow tall; prune after flowering to keep the vigorous upright form dense.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Generally healthy and disease-resistant in dry, well-drained sites; susceptible to root rot in wet soils.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.