Foxtail Rosemary

Foxtail Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Foxtail') is a vigorous, upright rosemary selection distinguished by its exceptionally long, dense, brush-like stems packed with deep green, needle-like foliage that creates a uniquely full and textural appearance not found in standard rosemary varieties. The bold, architectural upright form — combined with the characteristic deep blue-violet flowers and intensely aromatic foliage — makes Foxtail an outstanding specimen plant for both ornamental and culinary garden designs.

These Professional Grade 4" plants are grown with heritage practices, developing deep, drought-resistant root systems perfectly adapted to sunny, well-drained garden conditions. Foxtail Rosemary is as versatile as it is beautiful — thriving as a striking specimen in mixed borders and Mediterranean-style gardens, a fragrant low hedge or screen, a large container focal point, or a culinary herb within reach of the kitchen. The aromatic foliage is among the finest culinary rosemary available, with a rich, resinous fragrance and flavor that enhances a broad range of savory dishes from roasted meats and vegetables to breads, infused oils, and cocktails.

• Bold Architectural Upright Form with Exceptional Foliage Density: The distinctively dense, brush-like stems packed with deep green needle-like foliage create a fuller, more dramatic visual presence than standard rosemary — delivering year-round structural interest as a specimen, hedge, or container focal point.
• Deep Blue-Violet Flowers Loved by Pollinators: Clusters of classic deep blue-violet rosemary flowers appear along the stems from late winter through spring and often rebloom in fall, attracting native bees, honeybees, and beneficial insects at a critical early-season period when few other plants are in bloom.
• Intensely Aromatic Premium Culinary Foliage: The richly resinous, deeply fragrant needle-like foliage is premium culinary rosemary — outstanding for roasted meats and vegetables, herb breads, infused oils, vinegars, and cocktails. Fresh or dried, Foxtail delivers exceptional flavor year-round.
• Outstanding Heat, Drought & Wind Tolerance: A true Mediterranean-climate plant that thrives in full sun, hot temperatures, dry conditions, and coastal wind — performing with minimal care in challenging sites where many ornamentals struggle to establish.
• Deer Resistant, Long-Lived & Virtually Maintenance-Free: The strongly aromatic foliage naturally deters deer and rabbits; once established, Foxtail Rosemary requires very little intervention — simply occasional shaping after bloom to maintain its attractive form over many years of growth.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (6+ hours) with excellent drainage and low to moderate water. Highly drought and heat tolerant once established; avoid clay soils and overwatering. Hardy in USDA zones 7–11. Mature height: 3–5 feet; spread: 3–4 feet. Bloom time: late winter through spring; often reblooms in fall. Prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage dense new growth. Do not cut back into old wood.