Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Central America, Northern America
  
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Not so frequently
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
  
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Grasshoppers
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
pollinators
  
Birds, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
Rosa woodsii
  
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
  
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
  
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
  
Woods Rose
  
In German
Rosmarinheide
  
Woods Rose
  
In French
Andromeda polifolia
  
Woods Rose
  
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
  
Woods Rose
  
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
  
Woods Rose
  
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
  
Woods Rose
  
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
Woods Rose
  
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
  
Woods Rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Andromeda
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Woods Rose
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Woods Rose Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Woods Rose are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Woods Rose
Care of Bog Rosemary and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and 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 Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.