Rosmarinus officinalis 'Ken Taylor'
Ken Taylor Rosemary
Description
This attractive shrub reaches 3' tall, with arching branches. It can spread 4-5' wide. Evergreen foliage is small, needle-like, green and aromatic. During spring and summer, small dark blue flowers dot the plant, attracting bees. This shrub prefers full sun with well draining soil. Very attractive!
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.