Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
South America
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Peanut
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
मूंगफली
In German
Rosmarinheide
Erdnuss
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Maní
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Amendoim
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Arachid
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Peanut. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Peanut
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Peanut is Acidic.
Bog Rosemary and Peanut Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Peanut are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Bog Rosemary and Peanut
Care of Bog Rosemary and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.