Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Rosmarinheide
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Andromeda polifolia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
cólquico
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
aftomn gema
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Andromeda
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bog Rosemary and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.