Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
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Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
4-9
Sunset Zone
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A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Medicinal Uses
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Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Raspberry
In German
Rosmarinheide
Himbeere
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Framboise
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Frambuesa
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Framboesa
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Malina
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Properties of Bog Rosemary and Raspberry
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Raspberry? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Raspberry. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Raspberry doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like and Raspberry has allergic reactions like . 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 Raspberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Raspberry
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Raspberry Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Raspberry are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Raspberry
Care of Bog Rosemary and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.