Andromeda polifolia (Bog Rosemary)

Andromeda polifolia (Bog Rosemary) white flower close up with curved stems and green leaves
Andromeda polifolia (Bog Rosemary) with delicate white flower clusters and narrow green leaves attached.

Botanical name: Andromeda polifolia

Common name: Bog Rosemary

Family: Ericaceae

Origin: N. Europe, N. Asia and northern North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 2-6

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Regular; bog or aquatic
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High

One of several broadleaf evergreen bog shrubs.

Distinguished from other bog shrubs by shape and bluegreen color of leaf.

Bog, often on floating mats of vegetation.

Cool, acidic soil (pH of 4.5-5)


Andromeda polifolia (Bog Rosemary) white flower plant spreading across the gray soil ground surface.
Andromeda polifolia (Bog Rosemary) spreads low across the ground with many small white flower clusters.
Andromeda polifolia (Bog Rosemary) white flower close up on thin branches with narrow leaves
Andromeda polifolia (Bog Rosemary) white bell-shaped flower clusters among narrow dark olive green foliage stems


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