Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Western Europe
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Green, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ASARUM europaeum
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
European Wild Ginger
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
In German
Rosmarinheide
Europäische Wild Ginger
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Wild Ginger européenne
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Wild Ginger Europea
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Wild Ginger Europeia
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Kopytnik pospolity
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Aristolochiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Wild Ginger 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 European Wild Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger
Care of Bog Rosemary and European Wild Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.