Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Texas Madrone
In German
Rosmarinheide
Texas Madrone
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone
Care of Bog Rosemary and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.