Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Central America, North America
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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 back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Rosmarinheide
Wunderblume
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Maravilha
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Andromeda
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Bog Rosemary and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.