Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Canada
  
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
8-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
Requires a lot of watering, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
  
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
pollinators
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
Rosa nutkana
  
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
  
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
  
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
  
Nootka गुलाब
  
In German
Rosmarinheide
  
Nootka Rose
  
In French
Andromeda polifolia
  
Rosa nutkana
  
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
  
Nootka rose
  
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
  
Rosa nutkana
  
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
  
Nootka rose
  
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
Nootka róży
  
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
  
Rosa nutkana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Andromeda
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Nootka rose
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nootka rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Nootka rose Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Nootka rose are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
- Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Nootka rose
Care of Bog Rosemary and Nootka rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.