About Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary
Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Echium pininana
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
tropical environments
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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 Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Bog Rosemary
In German
Baum Aciam
Rosmarinheide
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Bog Rosemary season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary
Care of Tree Echium and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.