Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
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
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Rosmarinheide
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Andromeda
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Bog Rosemary and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.