Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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
Strap shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Bulb fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Leucojum
Bog Rosemary
In German
Leucojum
Rosmarinheide
In French
Leucojum
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Leucojum
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Leucojum
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Leucojum
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Leucojum
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Leucojum and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Leucojum and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Leucojum and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Leucojum and Bog Rosemary
Care of Leucojum and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.