Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
open forests
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Adequately
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Bog Rosemary
In German
Silver Wattle
Rosmarinheide
In French
Mimosa d'été
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Bog Rosemary season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary
Care of Silver Wattle and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant 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.