Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
मौसम्बी
In German
Rosmarinheide
süße Limone
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
doce de limão
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Bog Rosemary and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Sweet Lime
Care of Bog Rosemary and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.