Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
Bog Rosemary
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Rosmarinheide
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
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 Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary. Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Wild Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Wild Indigo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Bog Rosemary season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Yellow Wild Indigo 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.