Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Artemisia
Bog Rosemary
In German
Artemisia
Rosmarinheide
In French
Artemisia
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Artemisia
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Artemisia
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Artemisia
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Artemisia and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Bog Rosemary. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Artemisia and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Artemisia and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Artemisia and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Artemisia and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Artemisia and Bog Rosemary
Care of Artemisia and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.