Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Artichoke
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Artichoke
In German
Rosmarinheide
Artischocke
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Artichaut
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Alcachofa
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Alcachofra
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Karczoch
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Artichoke. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bog Rosemary and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Artichoke
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Bog Rosemary and Artichoke Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Artichoke are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bog Rosemary and Artichoke
Care of Bog Rosemary and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.