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Athens Blue Spires

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Rosmarinus officinalis L. Rosemary · Vegetables · bred by ARMITAGE ALLAN M.

also searched as: атенс блуе спирес

Variety description

10 August 2026

Evergreen perennial shrub with upright growth, branching strongly from the base. Mature plants reach a height of 1.5–2 meters. Foliage consists of small, narrow, dark green or gray-green needle-like leaves with a strong aroma.

The plant flowers profusely with light blue or lavender-blue flowers from December to April. The variety possesses disease resistance and good winter hardiness, adapted to USDA hardiness zones 7–10. Due to its vertical shrub habit, it is not prone to lodging.

Used as an ornamental plant for borders, hedges, and container gardening, as well as a culinary crop.

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Parties

Breeder
ARMITAGE ALLAN M. 6 Developed the variety
Applicant
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc. 271 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. 271 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 09105816
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  1. Application filed 26 June 1998
  2. Registered 10 October 2000
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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