Herb
Tuscan Blue
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Tuscan Blue is an upright rosemary with rich blue flowers and strong culinary foliage—thick needles, bold resin, and a classic Italian roast profile. Plants form tall hedges useful for both garden structure and kitchen stripping. Excellent for lamb, white beans, and grilled breads. Flowering spikes are edible garnishes. A chef-garden standard upright type.
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BeansBreadFreshGrillRoast
Traits
Blue FlowerBoldClassic ItalianHedge FormStrong CulinaryUpright
History
IT
Tuscan selections of blue-flowered upright rosemary entered wider nursery trade.
US
American herb farms popularised Tuscan Blue as a culinary upright.
Landscape and kitchen gardens both planted Tuscan Blue for hedges.
Chefs treated Tuscan Blue as a reliable high-flavour rosemary cultivar.