Herbs

Salvia rosmarinus 'Santa Barbara'

Santa Barbara rosemary

Santa Barbara rosemary flowers and foliage; Not current nursery stock.

A low rosemary with aromatic foliage and particularly deep blue flowers. Snip leaves and leafy stems as needed during active growth. Harvest after dew dries; dry or freeze suitable cuttings for later use.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 1–3 ft. tall
Water: Well-drained soil; water while establishing
Bloom: Deep azure blue.

Sizes & prices

4.5Call for price
6"Call for price

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

Ask about this plant

Select a section to expand.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Generally resistant, not browse-proof.
Drought: Tolerant once established.
Winter: California guidance is not a tristate winter-survival rating.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Culinary uses

Use: Rosemary leaves are edible; flavor varies among selections.
Harvest: Snip young shoots; use leaves fresh or dried.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering; avoid bare old wood.
Local winter: Consider a container brought indoors for severe cold.

Trim leafy stems, not thick bare wood.

Sources & photo credits

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Royal Horticultural Society

University of Minnesota Extension

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Santa Barbara rosemary flowers and foliage; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not current nursery stock.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.