Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Lavender
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Lavender
Bog Rosemary
In German
Lavendel
Rosmarinheide
In French
Lavande
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Lavanda
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
λεβάντα
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Lawenda
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Lavendula
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Lavender and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Lavender and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Lavender and Bog Rosemary. Lavender doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Lavender does not have fragrant flowers. Lavender has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea and Vomiting and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea 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 Lavender and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lavender and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Lavender and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Lavender and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Lavender and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender 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 Lavender and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lavender and Bog Rosemary
Care of Lavender and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Lavender 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.