TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Andromeda polifolia, Bog Rosemary

Andromeda polifolia

Bog Rosemary
Family: Ericaceae
Origin: N. Europe, N. Asia and northern North America
USDA Zone: 2-6?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterBog or aquatic plantWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant

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
Andromeda polifolia, Bog Rosemary


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