Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Pests and diseases free
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Bog Rosemary
In German
Ruhm des Schnees
Rosmarinheide
In French
gloire de la neige
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
gloria de la nieve
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
glory-of-the-snow
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
glória da neve
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
chwała śniegu
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
glory of the snow
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary. Glory of the Snow doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Glory of the Snow does not have fragrant flowers. Glory of the Snow has allergic reactions like Unknown and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glory of the Snow season is Spring and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Glory of the Snow is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary
Care of Glory of the Snow and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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.