Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
False Indigo
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
इंडिगो
In German
Rosmarinheide
falsches Indigo
In French
Andromeda polifolia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
false Indigo
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and False Indigo
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and False Indigo Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and False Indigo are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Bog Rosemary and False Indigo
Care of Bog Rosemary and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.