Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
pollinators
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Celery
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
अजवायन
Bog Rosemary
In German
Sellerie
Rosmarinheide
In French
Céleri
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Apio
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Σέλινο
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Aipo
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Seler
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
apium
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Celery and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Bog Rosemary season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Celery and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Celery and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Celery and Bog Rosemary
Care of Celery and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Celery 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.