Hosta

Bog Rosemary

About Hosta and Bog Rosemary

Hosta

Bog Rosemary

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Asia

North America, Europe, Asia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla

Number of Varieties

702

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-82-6

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm33.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm46.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

pollinators

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

As a tea substitute

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

ANDROMEDA polifolia

Common Name

Hosta

Bog Rosemary

In Hindi

Hosta

Bog Rosemary

In German

Hosta

Rosmarinheide

In French

Hosta

Andromeda polifolia

In Spanish

Hosta

Andromeda polifolia

In Greek

Hosta

Bog Rosemary

In Portuguese

Hosta

Bog Rosemary

In Polish

Hosta

Modrzewnica zwyczajna

In Latin

strone

Bog Rosemary

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Ericales

Family

Liliaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Hosta

Andromeda

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

702

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Bog Rosemary

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Bog Rosemary. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like . 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 Hosta and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Bog Rosemary

Season and care of Hosta and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.

Hosta and Bog Rosemary Physical Information

Hosta and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Bog Rosemary are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Hosta and Bog Rosemary

Care of Hosta and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.