One of the most popular upright rosemary varieties, Tuscan Blue has a blue-green hint to its foliage, and blue-purple flowers.

The Latin name Rosmarinus refers to the dew (ros) of the sea (marinus), as they are native to the seaside cliffs of the Mediterranean.  It’s a drought tolerant and deer resistant evergreen shrub up to 5 feet tall that prefers full sun.  

Rosemary’s aromatic resin is a strong medicine in addition to being the perfect flavor for so many Italian dishes.  The vapors inhaled in warm steam help clear out mucus from the respiratory tracts and tonify the mucus membranes.  Taken as a tea, rosemary can also soothe upset digestion and dry up an overabundance of mucus.