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    Andromeda polifolia

    Also Known As

    • Bog Rosemary

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 16"-30"
    • W: 16"-48"

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

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    Andromeda polifolia plant details

    Andromeda polifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Andromeda polifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 16 IN - 48 IN - wide, 16 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Andromeda polifolia

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small, narrow leaves are a soft blue-gray. Tiny pink urn-shaped flowers cover this plant each spring. A choice rock garden plant.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Evergreen, small gray-green leaves. Small mounding shrub. Clusters of pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. Zone 3-9. 30", PNW, part shade-sun, moist, humus rich.

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    This 16" evergreen has an erect to semiprostrate habit. Leaves are linear, leathery and dark green. White to pale pink globe-shaped flowers appear on slender flower stalks. Likes continually cool, moist, acidic soil in sun or partial shade in warmer climates.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Bog Rosemary [Ericaceae] Europe, N. Asia, N. America. A charming dwarf creeping evergreen shrub to 1', with slender stems clothed in narrow bluish-green leaves, white beneath.  Terminal clusters of soft pink flowers in May-June.  very hardy.  Suitable for

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Andromeda polifolia plant

    How to Grow Andromeda polifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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