Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
South-Central United States
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9*2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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 to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Showy Purposes
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
In German
Rosmarinheide
Gelbe wilde Indigo
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Jaune Indigo sauvage
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Amarillo salvaje del añil
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Crocus Coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Wild Indigo 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 Yellow Wild Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo
Care of Bog Rosemary and Yellow Wild Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers 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 Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.