Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Viburnum
In German
Rosmarinheide
Viburnum
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Viorne
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Viburnum
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
viburno
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Kalina
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Viburnum. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Viburnum 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 Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Viburnum
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Viburnum Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Viburnum are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Viburnum
Care of Bog Rosemary and Viburnum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Viburnum 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 Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.