Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-15
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
-
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Hydrangea
In German
Rosmarinheide
Hortensie
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Hortensia
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Hortênsia
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Hortensja
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Hibiscus
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Properties of Bog Rosemary and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Chaco. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like and Chaco has allergic reactions like . 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Chaco
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Chaco Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Chaco are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Chaco
Care of Bog Rosemary and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.