Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Switchgrass
In German
Rosmarinheide
Switchgrass
In French
Andromeda polifolia
switchgrass
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
switchgrass
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
switchgrass
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
switchgrass
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Switchgrass
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Switchgrass Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Switchgrass are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Switchgrass
Care of Bog Rosemary and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.