Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Not Available
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Bog Rosemary
In German
Texas Madrone
Rosmarinheide
In French
Texas Madrone
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary
Care of Texas Madrone and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water 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.