Russell Stafford
Family
Ericaceae
Botanical Name
Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'
Plant Common Name
Blue Ice Bog Rosemary, Bog Rosemary
General Description
Bog rosemary is a low, narrow-leaved, evergreen shrub inhabiting peat bogs throughout the upper Northern Hemisphere. Its cultivar 'Blue Ice' has striking silvery blue-green leaves, and bears pale dainty, pale-pink, lantern-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer.
This shrub requires acidic, moist, but not waterlogged, soil and shelter from hot sun. It is splendid in a bog garden, rock garden, or combined with heaths, dwarf rhododendrons, and other acid-loving plants.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 6
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Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
8"-10" / 20.3cm - 25.4cm
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Width
0"-0" / 0.0cm - 0.0cm (24)
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Native To
North America, Europe, Asia
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Loam
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Growth Rate
Slow
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Water Requirements
Average Water, Ample Water
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Blue Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Blue Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Blue Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Blue Green, Silver
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
