Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Swamps
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
10-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
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 pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Calla Lily
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Bog Rosemary
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Rosmarinheide
In French
Lys calla
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Cala
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Calla
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Calla Lily
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ericales
Genus
Zantedeschia
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary. Calla Lily doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Calla Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting. 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 Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Bog Rosemary season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary
Care of Calla Lily and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Calla Lily 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.