Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Brazil
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Abutilon
In German
Rosmarinheide
Abutilon
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Abutilon
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Abutilon
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Abutilon
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Abutilon
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Abutilon
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Abutilon Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Abutilon are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Abutilon
Care of Bog Rosemary and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.