Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Bog Rosemary
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Rosmarinheide
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Hedysarum
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.