Rosmarinus officinalis 'Boule'
Boule Rosemary
Description
'Boule' is a reliable perennial that grows 2' tall and wide. It has a mounding habit with outer arching branches, thus making it ideal for spilling over walls and planters. Leaves are small, narrow, aromatic, and green. Clusters of blue flowers appear in spring, attracting bees. Plant in full sun. Does well in coastal areas. It is drought tolerant once it's established.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Roadside
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.