Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
LILIUM
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Lily
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
लिली
In German
Rosmarinheide
Lilie
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Lis
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Lirio
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Lírio
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Lilia
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Lily
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Lily Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Lily are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Lily
Care of Bog Rosemary and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall 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 Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.