Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Not Available
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
अरवी
In German
Rosmarinheide
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Colocasia
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Colocasia
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Colocasia
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Kolokazja
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Taro
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Taro Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Taro are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bog Rosemary and Taro
Care of Bog Rosemary and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Taro 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 Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.