Jessie Keith
Family
Ericaceae
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Plant Common Name
Bog Rosemary
General Description
Bog rosemary is a low, narrow-leaved, evergreen shrub inhabiting peat bogs throughout the upper Northern Hemisphere. Its dainty, white or pink, lantern-shaped flowers occur in clusters in late spring and early summer.
Several cultivars of bog rosemary are available. All require acid, moist soil and shelter from hot sun. They are 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
6"-20" / 15.2cm - 50.8cm
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Width
12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm
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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)
Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Gray Green
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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
