Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
4-10
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
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
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
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
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
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Bluebell plant
In German
Rosmarinheide
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Andromeda polifolia
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Andromeda
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Bluebell. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Bluebell doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bluebell 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 Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Bluebell
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Bluebell Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Bluebell are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Bluebell
Care of Bog Rosemary and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.